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Full Day Camp - Mark Russell

Mark Russell Community Center · $50/week

The Full Day Camp at Mark Russell Recreation Center offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children in Huntsvi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation catalog, where the 'Full Day Camp - Mark Russell' is listed as a program. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department. The camp is a day camp, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children. The catalog does not provide information on ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. Google reviews for 'Huntsville Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff. The Facebook page for Huntsville Parks and Recreation (@HuntsvilleRec) is active, but an Instagram handle specific to the camp or department was not readily found. No specific state license number for this type of municipal camp was found on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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: 4299 Side St, Huntsville, AL 35810, 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 - Mark Russell

What ages does Full Day Camp - Mark Russell accept?
Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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 - Mark Russell cost?
Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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 - Mark Russell's hours?
Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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 - Mark Russell?
Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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 - Mark Russell provide lunch?
Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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 - Mark Russell compare to other community/rec center camps in Huntsville?
Full Day Camp - Mark Russell 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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