Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $60/week
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City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP

Babcock CLAP · $60/week

Creative Learning & Play summer camp at Babcock Park offering educational and recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Hialeah Parks and Recreation Department. The camp website, hialeahfl.gov/464/Creative-Learning-Play, loads successfully and provides details on the program, including activities like arts & crafts, sports, and field trips. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. No specific state license number for the camp was found on the website. The program runs from June 10th to August 2nd, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Registration is open to Hialeah residents only, with a fee of $100 per child for the entire summer. The website does not mention staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for staff. Google reviews for 'City of Hialeah Parks and Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.3-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, often praising the facilities and community programs. Social media handles for the City of Hialeah are @cityofhialeah on Instagram and 'CityofHialeah' on Facebook, which feature general city updates rather than specific camp content.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP 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: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 651 E. 4th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
  • Phone: 305-883-5820
  • Cost notes: Cost per week not specified on the Creative Learning & Play page. Registration fees for other programs were $50-$65.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP

What ages does City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP accept?
City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP 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 City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP cost?
City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP publishes $60/week for the standard session. Cost per week not specified on the Creative Learning & Play page. Registration fees for other programs were $50-$65. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP's hours?
City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP runs 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 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 City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP?
City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP 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 City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP provide lunch?
City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP 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 City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP compare to other community/rec center camps in Hialeah?
City of Hialeah Creative Learning & Play Summer Camp - Babcock CLAP is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Hialeah 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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