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Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham

North Birmingham · $50/week

The Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp at North Birmingham offers an affordable day camp experience for children, focusing on recreational activit...

▌ Editor's read The primary URL provided leads to an Instagram post from September 2017 by the official Birmingham Parks and Recreation account (@birminghamparks), advertising a 'Kids Summer Camp' at North Birmingham. This post indicates a weekly cost of $50 and mentions activities like arts & crafts, games, and field trips. However, due to the age of the post, this information is likely outdated for current camp offerings. Further investigation into the Birmingham Parks and Recreation website (birminghamparksandrec.com) reveals general information about their department but no specific, current details about the North Birmingham summer camp for the upcoming season. The organization is a municipal entity, classifying it as 'municipal-parks' for ownership type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website or in public records. Information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or specific licensing for summer camps was not found on the available public platforms. The camp is presumed to be a day camp given its community center setting and typical municipal offerings. The Instagram handle is @birminghamparks and the Facebook handle is BirminghamParksandRecreation.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Address: 3501 28th St N, Birmingham, AL 35207
  • Phone: (205) 254-2391
  • 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 - North Birmingham

What ages does Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham accept?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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 - North Birmingham cost?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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 - North Birmingham's hours?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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 - North Birmingham?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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 - North Birmingham provide lunch?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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 - North Birmingham compare to other community/rec center camps in Birmingham?
Birmingham Park & Recreation Kids Summer Camp - North Birmingham 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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