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Gulfport Summer Camp Programs

Gulfport · $100/week

City of Gulfport offers a summer camp with various activities for children ages 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The City of Gulfport Summer Camp Programs website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp for children aged 5-12. The camp is operated by the City of Gulfport Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a focus on recreation, education, and social development. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the site does mention that staff are trained. The City of Gulfport has a Facebook page (@cityofgulfport) which occasionally posts about parks and recreation events, but no dedicated camp social media was found. Google reviews for 'City of Gulfport Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 100+ reviews, with some positive comments about various programs, though not specifically the summer camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Gulfport Summer Camp Programs 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 1401 24th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
  • Phone: (228) 868-5881
  • Cost notes: 2026 program details, including weekly costs, are not yet available. 2025 tuition was $60/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gulfport Summer Camp Programs

What ages does Gulfport Summer Camp Programs accept?
Gulfport Summer Camp Programs 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 Gulfport Summer Camp Programs cost?
Gulfport Summer Camp Programs publishes $100/week for the standard session. 2026 program details, including weekly costs, are not yet available. 2025 tuition was $60/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Gulfport Summer Camp Programs?
Gulfport Summer Camp Programs 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 Summer Camp Programs provide lunch?
Gulfport Summer Camp Programs 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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