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

Osswald Park · $100/week

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation website, which lists various camps, including the Osswald Park location. The camp is a day camp program, and its owner type is municipal-parks, run by the City of Fort Lauderdale. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. The cost is listed as $40 per week for residents. Google reviews for 'Osswald Park' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from 235 reviews, with comments often praising the park's facilities and community feel, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Facebook page is active, but a specific Instagram handle for the camp was not found on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Osswald 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: 2220 NW 21st Ave, 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 Osswald Park Community Camp

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