Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook
A general summer day camp offered by Birmingham Parks and Recreation at the Inglenook Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL links to an Instagram post from September 2017 by @birminghamparksandrec, advertising a 'Kids Summer Camp' at Inglenook for $50 per week. This post indicates the camp is a day program run by the Birmingham Park & Recreation department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While the Instagram account @birminghamparksandrec is active, more recent posts primarily focus on events and facilities rather than detailed summer camp information for the current year. A search for 'Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp Inglenook' did not yield a dedicated camp website or a current program brochure with specific details like staff ratios, accreditation, or licensing information. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Without a current official source, details regarding background checks for staff, specific activities, or the exact years of operation for this particular camp program remain unknown. The low weekly cost of $50, as advertised in the 2017 post, suggests it is an accessible option for families, consistent with municipal programming goals.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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: 4016 Inglenook St, Birmingham, AL 35217
- Phone: 205-841-0200
- 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 - Inglenook
- What ages does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook accept?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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 - Inglenook cost?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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 - Inglenook's hours?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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 - Inglenook?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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 - Inglenook provide lunch?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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 - Inglenook compare to other community/rec center camps in Birmingham?
- Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - Inglenook 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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