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Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian · $225/week

Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time is a day camp at the Mississippi Children's Museum in Meridian, focusing on Mario-themed activities for children aged 5...

▌ Editor's read The Mississippi Children's Museum in Meridian offers the 'Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time' day camp for children aged 5-10, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The camp is priced at $225 per week for non-members and $200 for members. The museum itself has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 106 reviews, indicating high visitor satisfaction. The camp description highlights Mario-themed activities, suggesting a focus on imaginative play and popular culture. The Mississippi Children's Museum is a nonprofit organization. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks for staff were found on the camp's webpage. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time

What ages does Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time accept?
Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time cost?
Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time's hours?
Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time?
Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time provide lunch?
Coins, Castles & Friends – Mario Time 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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