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City of Memphis Summer Camp

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The City of Memphis Summer Camp offers affordable, structured day camp experiences for children aged 5-12 across various community centers, focusing on recre...

▌ Editor's read The City of Memphis Summer Camp, operated by Memphis Parks, provides day camp programs for children aged 5-12 at various community centers throughout the city. The program runs for eight weeks, from June 3 to July 26, 2024, with a weekly fee of $65. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, educational components, and field trips. The website, memphisparks.com, loads successfully and provides registration details, including required documents like birth certificates and proof of residency. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'Memphis Parks' generally show a 4.1-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with some comments praising the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are limited. Social media handles found are @memphisparks on Instagram and 'memphisparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Memphis Summer 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 2599 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
  • Phone: (901) 636-4200
  • Cost notes: Free to City of Memphis residents

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Memphis Summer Camp

What ages does City of Memphis Summer Camp accept?
City of Memphis Summer Camp 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 City of Memphis Summer Camp cost?
City of Memphis Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free to City of Memphis residents Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Memphis Summer Camp's hours?
City of Memphis Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Memphis Summer Camp?
City of Memphis Summer 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 City of Memphis Summer Camp provide lunch?
City of Memphis Summer 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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