Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $100/week
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Bass Park Community Camp

Bass Park · $100/week

A general summer day camp offering various recreational activities at Bass Park.

▌ Editor's read The Fort Lauderdale Community Camp at Bass Park is a day camp program run by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department. The website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings for children aged 5-12. The camp operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours available. The cost is notably low at $40 per week, with a one-time registration fee of $20. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the provided webpage, municipal programs typically adhere to city employment standards. Google reviews for 'Fort Lauderdale Community Camp Bass Park' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department generally has positive community feedback for its various programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bass Park Community Camp 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 2750 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
  • Phone: 954-828-7933
  • Cost notes: Residents: $280 per session. Non-Residents: $490 per session. After-Hours Care: $40 both sessions.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bass Park Community Camp

What ages does Bass Park Community Camp accept?
Bass Park Community Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Bass Park Community Camp cost?
Bass Park Community Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Residents: $280 per session. Non-Residents: $490 per session. After-Hours Care: $40 both sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Bass Park Community Camp's hours?
Bass Park Community Camp runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Bass Park Community Camp?
Bass Park Community Camp 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 Bass Park Community Camp provide lunch?
Bass Park Community Camp 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 Bass Park Community Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Lauderdale?
Bass Park Community Camp 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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