Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–14 · $60/week
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Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park

Freedom Park · $60/week

Recreational summer day camp offering various activities for children at Freedom Park.

▌ Editor's read The Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp at Freedom Park is a day camp program operated by the local municipal government, as indicated by the maconbibb.us domain and the 'Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec' branding on the provided URL. The camp is advertised as running from May 31st to July 29th, 2022, for children aged 5-12, with a cost of $30 per week. The website lists various activities such as arts & crafts, sports, games, and field trips, but does not provide specific examples or a detailed schedule. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor any specific state licensing information provided on the camp's webpage. The site does not detail staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The Macon-Bibb County Facebook page (facebook.com/MaconBibbCounty) is linked from the main county website, suggesting it's the official social media presence for the parks department, though specific camp-related posts are not immediately evident from a quick scan. The camp's affordability is a significant feature, making it an accessible option for many families in the community.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 3301 Roff Ave, Macon, GA 31204
  • Phone: (478) 751-9280
  • Cost notes: $180 per child for the six-week program.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park

What ages does Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park accept?
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park is open to children ages 5–14. 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 & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park cost?
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park publishes $60/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 & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park's hours?
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park 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 & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park?
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park provide lunch?
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom 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 Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Macon?
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Summer Camp - Freedom Park 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.

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