What ages does City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs accept?

City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs is open to children ages 5–17. 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 City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs cost?

City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs publishes $6/week for the standard session. For a one-time $50 registration fee, participants will enjoy a full slate of activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs?

City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–17

City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs

Multiple community centers across Montgomery · $6/week

Montgomery Parks & Recreation offers summer programs for youth including camps and activities.

▌ Editor's read The City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation offers a summer program for kids and teens, as evidenced by a news release from May 2022 detailing the program's offerings (montgomeryal.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4840/193). The program is notably inexpensive, costing $6.25 per week, which includes breakfast and lunch. Activities listed include arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips, indicating a varied curriculum. The program operates at several community centers across Montgomery, suggesting broad community access. While the provided URL is a news release, a search for 'Montgomery Parks and Recreation' on Facebook leads to a page with the handle 'montgomeryparksandrec', which frequently posts about community events and programs, including summer activities. However, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios, staff background checks, or current ACA accreditation are not present on the accessible information. The program is clearly run by a municipal entity, the City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Department.

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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 5–17
Address: Various locations, Montgomery, AL
Phone: 334-625-2300
Cost notes: For a one-time $50 registration fee, participants will enjoy a full slate of activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs

What ages does City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs accept?: City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs is open to children ages 5–17. 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 City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs cost?: City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs publishes $6/week for the standard session. For a one-time $50 registration fee, participants will enjoy a full slate of activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs?: City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs 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 City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs provide lunch?: City of Montgomery Parks & Recreation Summer Programs 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.

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