Biloxi Summer Playground Program
Recreational summer program for children aged 5-12 at various Biloxi locations, offering supervised activities.
▌ Editor's read The Biloxi Summer Playground program is a day camp operated by the City of Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department, as evidenced by the URL and content on biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/programs/summer-playground/. The program targets children aged 5-12 and offers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, and field trips, as stated on the program's webpage. The cost is listed as $90 per week, indicating an affordable option for families. While the program is clearly outlined, the website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, nor does it mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. A search of the ACA directory did not yield any results for this program. The City of Biloxi's official Facebook page, 'CityofBiloxi', frequently posts updates related to city services, including parks and recreation, which could serve as a communication channel for the program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Biloxi Summer Playground Program 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Address: North Woolmarket Elementary & Middle School, 12513 John Lee Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
- Phone: 228-388-2444
- Cost notes: Biloxi resident: $100 registration fee (nonrefundable) $90 weekly fee. Non-Biloxi residents: $100 registration fee per child $90 weekly per child.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Biloxi Summer Playground Program
- What ages does Biloxi Summer Playground Program accept?
- Biloxi Summer Playground Program is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Biloxi Summer Playground Program cost?
- Biloxi Summer Playground Program publishes $60/week for the standard session. Biloxi resident: $100 registration fee (nonrefundable) $90 weekly fee. Non-Biloxi residents: $100 registration fee per child $90 weekly per child. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Biloxi Summer Playground Program's hours?
- Biloxi Summer Playground Program runs 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 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 Biloxi Summer Playground Program?
- Biloxi Summer Playground Program 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 Biloxi Summer Playground Program provide lunch?
- Biloxi Summer Playground Program 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Biloxi Summer Playground Program.
- Summer Playground Program 2026 · Woolmarket · Ages 5–12 · $90/week