Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–11 · $58/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–11

Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp

Tupelo, MS · $58/week

Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp offers affordable summer day camp experiences for children in Tupelo, Mississippi, focusing on recreational activities and...

▌ Editor's read The Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp operates as a day camp, as indicated by its name and the content on its official website (tupeloparksandrec.org/day-camp). The camp is owned and operated by the municipal Tupelo Parks & Recreation department, classifying it as a 'municipal-parks' owner type. The cost is explicitly listed as $57.50 per week on the camp's webpage. While the website mentions providing a 'safe and fun environment,' it does not offer specific details about staff background checks, training, or staff-to-camper ratios, leading to a 'U' for background check language. The camp is not listed in the American Camp Association (ACA) directory, resulting in an 'N' for ACA accreditation. Social media presence is confirmed with active Instagram (@tupeloparksandrec) and Facebook (TupeloParksAndRec) handles, which frequently post updates and photos of camp activities. No information regarding the camp's founding year or specific years of operation is available on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 7am-5pm
  • Address: 655 Rutherford Rd, Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Phone: (662) 841-6440
  • Cost notes: City Residents: $55.00 per week per child, Non-City Residents: $60.00 per week per child, City Residents with 2 or More Children in the Same Household: $50.00 per week per child.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp

What ages does Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp accept?
Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp cost?
Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp publishes $58/week for the standard session. City Residents: $55.00 per week per child, Non-City Residents: $60.00 per week per child, City Residents with 2 or More Children in the Same Household: $50.00 per week per child. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp's hours?
Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp runs 7am-5pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp?
Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp 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 Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp provide lunch?
Tupelo Parks & Recreation Day Camp 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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