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Full Day Camp - Fern Bell

Fern Bell Community Center · $50/week

The Full Day Camp at Fern Bell Recreation Center offers a variety of activities for children aged 6-12, including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field t...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department's catalog, where the 'Full Day Camp - Fern Bell' is listed. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, making it a day camp. The cost is listed as $50 per week. The catalog details a wide range of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, with specific weekly themes. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the catalog page. Google reviews for 'Fern Bell Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 105 reviews, with some positive comments about the staff and facilities, though not specifically about the summer camp program. The City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation has a Facebook page (@HuntsvilleRec) which promotes various programs, including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Full Day Camp - Fern Bell 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 107A Sanders Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $400 total for 8 weeks. Sibling discount available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Full Day Camp - Fern Bell

What ages does Full Day Camp - Fern Bell accept?
Full Day Camp - Fern Bell 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 Full Day Camp - Fern Bell cost?
Full Day Camp - Fern Bell publishes $50/week for the standard session. USD. $400 total for 8 weeks. Sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Full Day Camp - Fern Bell's hours?
Full Day Camp - Fern Bell runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Full Day Camp - Fern Bell?
Full Day Camp - Fern Bell 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 Full Day Camp - Fern Bell provide lunch?
Full Day Camp - Fern Bell 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 Full Day Camp - Fern Bell compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
Full Day Camp - Fern Bell is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Huntsville 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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