Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City
A summer camp providing educational and recreational activities for children in Florida City.
▌ Editor's read The Branches Summer Shade Camp in Florida City is a day camp for children in grades K-5, offered free of charge to families. The program focuses on academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and recreational activities, including field trips. The camp is operated by Branches, a non-profit organization, as indicated by their website's 'About Us' section which details their mission to serve working poor families. The website lists the camp as running from June 10th to August 2nd, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While the website mentions registration is closed for 2024, it provides details about the program's offerings. Google reviews for 'Branches' (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting their community impact and supportive environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @branchesfl and a Facebook handle BranchesFL, both actively promoting their various community programs.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City 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 specialty 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–14
- Address: 1300 NW 15th St, Florida City, FL 33034, USA
- Phone: (305) 246-0036
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The website states the camp is free.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City
- What ages does Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City accept?
- Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City cost?
- Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The website states the camp is free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City?
- Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City provide lunch?
- Yes — Branches Summer Shade Camp - Florida City includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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