What ages does Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp accept?

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp cost?

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp publishes $60/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp's hours?

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp?

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day 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 Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp provide lunch?

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–15

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp

Multiple Locations · $60/week

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp offers an affordable summer program for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their summer day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at multiple locations including the Orange Grove Community Center, Lyman Community Center, and Woolmarket Community Center. The cost is $60 per week, per child, with a one-time registration fee of $25. The camp is run by the City of Gulfport Leisure Services, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Gulfport Leisure Services' show a 4.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs. The City of Gulfport's Facebook page, 'cityofgulfport', is linked from the main city website.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 8–15

Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 8–15
Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Address: Registration at Orange Grove Community Center, 14416 Dedeaux Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, USA
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp

What ages does Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp accept?: Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp cost?: Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp publishes $60/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp's hours?: Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp?: Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day 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 Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day Camp provide lunch?: Gulfport Leisure Services Summer Day 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.

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