Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation offers summer day camps at various community centers, including Bloomfield-Gilead.
▌ Editor's read The Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp at Bloomfield-Gilead is a day camp program for children aged 5-15, operating from May 30 to July 29, 2022, according to the provided URL (https://www.maconbibb.us/summercamps42922/). The camp is owned and operated by the Macon-Bibb County government, falling under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. The cost is notably low at $30 per week, as stated on the camp's webpage. While the website lists general activities like arts & crafts, sports, and field trips, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks for staff are not present. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as confirmed by a search of the ACA directory. The Macon-Bibb County Facebook page (@MaconBibbCounty) is active and promotes various community events, including summer camps, but does not offer specific Bloomfield-Gilead camp details or reviews. No state licensing information for this specific camp location was found publicly available.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Address: 1411 Williamson Rd, Macon, GA 31206, USA
- Phone: 478-751-9280
- Cost notes: $180 per child for the six-week program.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead
- What ages does Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead accept?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead cost?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead publishes $30/week for the standard session. $180 per child for the six-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead's hours?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead runs 7:30 a.m. to 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead provide lunch?
- Yes — Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead compare to other community/rec center camps in Macon?
- Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp - Bloomfield-Gilead is one of 10 community/rec center camps in Macon 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.
Planning guides
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