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Community Camp at Riverland Park

Riverland Park · $140/week

Community Camp at Riverland Park offers a day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, sports, and educational activities within a mun...

▌ Editor's read The website for the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department (parks.fortlauderdale.gov) loads successfully and details various camp programs, including the Community Camp at Riverland Park. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, offering activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. The City of Fort Lauderdale operates the camp, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the website does state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Riverland Park' show a 4.4-star rating from 100+ reviews, though these are for the park itself and not specifically the camp. Social media handles for the City of Fort Lauderdale are @cityoffortlauderdale on Instagram and 'CityofFortLauderdale' on Facebook, which would cover the park's programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Community Camp at Riverland 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 950 SW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, 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 Riverland Park

What ages does Community Camp at Riverland Park accept?
Community Camp at Riverland 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 Riverland Park cost?
Community Camp at Riverland 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 Riverland Park's hours?
Community Camp at Riverland 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 Riverland Park?
Community Camp at Riverland 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 Riverland Park provide lunch?
Community Camp at Riverland 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 Riverland Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale?
Community Camp at Riverland 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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