Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center
Augusta Parks and Recreation offers an affordable summer day camp at the Bernie Ward Community Center for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation and soci...
▌ Editor's read The Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp at the Bernie Ward Community Center is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operating from June 3 to July 26, 2024. The camp is owned and operated by the municipal parks department, offering a highly affordable weekly rate of $50. The program includes various activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips, with a focus on recreation and social development. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. While the specific Bernie Ward Community Center camp does not have independent Google reviews, the broader Augusta Recreation and Parks Department has a 3.9-star rating from 108 reviews on Google, with some reviews mentioning positive experiences with youth programs. The camp's brochure outlines registration details and required forms, but does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies.
Who thrives here Ages 4–12
Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 4–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM
- Address: 1941 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 30906, USA
- Cost notes: $50.00 per week. Early Risers: $7.00 per week. Afternoon Adventures: $10.50 per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center
- What ages does Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center accept?
- Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center is open to children ages 4–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center cost?
- Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center's hours?
- Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center runs 9:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center?
- Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center provide lunch?
- Augusta Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Bernie Ward Community Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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