Summer Playground Program 2026
The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Summer Playground Program offers a supervised day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with activities like sports, arts, and...
▌ Editor's read The Summer Playground Program 2026 is a day camp operated by the City of Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department, as indicated by the biloxi.ms.us domain. The program is designed for children aged 5-12 and runs for 8 weeks from June 2 to July 25, 2026, with weekly fees of $90 for residents and $100 for non-residents. The program includes activities such as sports, arts & crafts, games, and weekly field trips to locations like the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and Gulf Islands Waterpark. Registration is available at the Biloxi Parks & Recreation office. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff background checks on the provided flyer. Google reviews for 'Biloxi Parks & Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the facilities and community events, though specific reviews for the summer camp program are not readily available.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Summer Playground Program 2026 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: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 12513 John Lee Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Playground Program 2026
- What ages does Summer Playground Program 2026 accept?
- Summer Playground Program 2026 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 Summer Playground Program 2026 cost?
- Summer Playground Program 2026 publishes $90/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Playground Program 2026's hours?
- Summer Playground Program 2026 runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Playground Program 2026?
- Summer Playground Program 2026 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 Summer Playground Program 2026 provide lunch?
- Summer Playground Program 2026 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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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Playground Program 2026.
- Biloxi Summer Playground Program · Woolmarket · Ages 5–12 · $60/week