Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park
Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park offers a summer day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social developmen...
▌ Editor's read The website for the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including the Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with a weekly cost of $140 for residents. The site states that all staff members undergo background checks, and the camp maintains a 1:15 staff-to-camper ratio for ages 5-7 and 1:20 for ages 8-12. The camp is operated by the municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Lauderdale Manors Park' show a 4.3-star rating from 116 reviews, with comments generally praising the park facilities. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or a specific state license number for the camp itself, as it operates under the city's recreational umbrella. Social media handles for the City of Fort Lauderdale are @cityoffortlauderdale on Instagram and 'CityofFortLauderdale' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–10
Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–10
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 1340 Chateau Park Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Non-Resident rate. After-Hours Care: $40 for both sessions.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park
- What ages does Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park accept?
- Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park cost?
- Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park publishes $140/week for the standard session. USD. Non-Resident rate. After-Hours Care: $40 for both sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park's hours?
- Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park?
- Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park 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 Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park provide lunch?
- Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park 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 Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale?
- Community Camp at Lauderdale Manors Park is one of 22 community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale 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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