Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp
A cultural summer camp for children to learn about Afro-Caribbean heritage through various activities.
▌ Editor's read The Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp is hosted by The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton, an organization dedicated to promoting Jamaican culture. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and focuses on Afro-Caribbean culture through activities like arts, crafts, dance, and history. The website provided is an 'upcoming events' page, which confirms the camp's existence and general focus but lacks specific operational details such as staff-to-camper ratios, safety protocols, or staff background check policies. The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton has a Facebook page (TheJamaicaFoundationHamilton) which also promotes their events. There is no evidence of ACA accreditation or provincial licensing information available on the website. Google reviews for 'The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 12 reviews, with reviewers generally praising the organization's community involvement and cultural events, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not detailed. The camp appears to be a day camp program.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural 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 language/cultural program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 719 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1A4, Canada
- Phone: 905-522-0023
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD. Jul 13-17. Pricing not confirmed.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp
- What ages does Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp accept?
- Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp cost?
- Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Jul 13-17. Pricing not confirmed. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp's hours?
- Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Jamaica Foundation Afro-Caribbean Cultural 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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