Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights
A general summer day camp offered by Birmingham Parks and Recreation at the Fountain Heights Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The primary source of information is an Instagram post from December 2017 (https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLNcQMCBR5/). This post advertises a 'Kids Summer Camp' at Fountain Heights for ages 5-12, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at a cost of $50 per week. The post directs interested parties to contact the Fountain Heights Recreation Center. The camp is operated by the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While the Instagram account 'birminghamparksandrec' is active, more recent posts do not specifically detail current summer camp offerings for Fountain Heights, suggesting the need for direct contact to confirm current program details and pricing. No information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided Instagram link or through general searches for 'Birmingham Park and Recreation summer camp Fountain Heights'.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights 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: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Address: 1101 15th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204
- Phone: 205-254-2385
- Cost notes: $150 per session. $50 per session for Before/After Care. $50 Registration Fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights
- What ages does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights accept?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights 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 Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights cost?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights's hours?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights 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 Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights provide lunch?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights 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.
- How does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights compare to other community/rec center camps in Birmingham?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Fountain Heights is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Birmingham that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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