Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial
Recreational summer day camp offering various activities for children at Memorial Park.
▌ Editor's read The Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the local municipal government, as indicated by the URL 'maconbibb.us' and the 'Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation' branding. The camp is designed for children aged 5-15, with activities including arts and crafts, field trips, and educational components (source: 'Summer Camp' section on the provided URL). The cost is notably low at $30 per week, which is explicitly stated on the webpage. The camp operates from June 6th to July 29th, 2022, with registration opening on April 29th, 2022 (source: 'Summer Camp' section). While the website mentions 'trained staff,' there is no explicit detail regarding staff-to-camper ratios or whether background checks are conducted for all personnel (source: general text on the 'Summer Camp' page). The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as a search of the ACA directory for 'Macon-Bibb' yielded no results. The official Facebook page, 'MaconBibbCounty,' primarily shares general county news and events, with some posts related to parks and recreation, but no dedicated camp social media was found.
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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: 2465 Second St, Macon, GA 31206
- 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 - Memorial
- What ages does Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial accept?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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 - Memorial cost?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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 - Memorial's hours?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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 - Memorial?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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 - Memorial provide lunch?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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 - Memorial compare to other community/rec center camps in Macon?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Memorial.
- Dotch - MPRDKids Camp - Jun 29-3 · Dotch Community Center · Ages 5–12
- Kid's Craft Night Series - July 17 · L.H. Williams Recreation Center · Ages 5–17
- Kid's Craft Night Series - July 24 · L.H. Williams Recreation Center · Ages 5–17
- St. Peter Claver - Camp Invention: Spark · St. Peter Claver - Camp Invention: Spark · Ages 5–12
- The Young Inventors Workshop - Macon · Ages 5–17
- Tubman Heritage Summer Camp · Tubman African American Museum · Ages 6–12
- Kid's Craft Night Series - June 26 · L.H. Williams Recreation Center · Ages 5–17
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park · Freedom Park · Ages 5–14 · $60/week