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Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp

Coach Howell Activity Center · $100/week

Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children in Oxford, Mississippi.

▌ Editor's read The Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp program. The camp is operated by the Oxford Park Commission, indicating a municipal parks and recreation ownership model. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and offers activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $100 per week. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Oxford Park Commission' show a 4.5-star rating based on 100 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the variety of activities and friendly staff. The website lists a Facebook handle as 'OxfordParkCommission' but no Instagram handle.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp 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: 5–13
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 400 Price Street, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Weekly and monthly options available. The first session (May 26-29) is $80.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp

What ages does Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp accept?
Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp cost?
Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD. Weekly and monthly options available. The first session (May 26-29) is $80. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp's hours?
Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp?
Oxford Park Commission 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 Oxford Park Commission Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Oxford Park Commission 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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