Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park
Recreational summer day camp offering various activities for children at Kings Park.
▌ Editor's read The Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp at Kings Park is a day camp program for children aged 5-15, offered at a cost of $30 per week (maconbibb.us/summercamps42922/). The camp is operated by the Macon-Bibb County government, falling under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. The provided URL loads successfully, confirming the camp's online presence. There is no indication of ACA accreditation on the website or in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or detail background check policies for staff. While the main Macon-Bibb County Facebook page is active (@MaconBibbCounty), there isn't a specific social media handle for the Kings Park camp itself. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Specific program details beyond age range and cost are limited on the provided page, requiring further inquiry for a comprehensive understanding of activities and safety measures.
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–14
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Address: 1990 Shurling Dr, Macon, GA 31211
- Phone: (478) 751-9280
- Cost notes: $180 per child for the six-week program.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park
- What ages does Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park accept?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park cost?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park publishes $60/week for the standard session. $180 per child for the six-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park's hours?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park runs 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park provide lunch?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park 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.
- How does Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Macon?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Kings Park is one of 10 community/rec center camps in Macon that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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