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Summer Camp by the Harbor

Hazel Parker Playground · $75/week

Summer Camp by the Harbor offers affordable day camp experiences for children aged 5-12 at Hazel Parker Playground, focusing on recreation and community enga...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Charleston's Parks and Recreation Department page detailing their Summer Lottery Camps, including Summer Camp by the Harbor at Hazel Parker Playground. This camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, with a weekly cost of $75 for city residents and $100 for non-residents, making it an affordable option. The camp operates on a lottery system for registration, with applications typically opening in March. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Hazel Parker Playground' show a 4.6-star rating from 161 reviews, with many praising the playground facilities and community atmosphere, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook page is 'CityofCharleston'.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–10

Summer Camp by the Harbor is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. community/rec center content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 4–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 70 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
  • Cost notes: USD $75/non-residents, $60/residents. Lunch Bunch offered from 12pm-1pm at $4/child. Lunch will not be provided.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp by the Harbor

What ages does Summer Camp by the Harbor accept?
Summer Camp by the Harbor is open to children ages 4–10. 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 Summer Camp by the Harbor cost?
Summer Camp by the Harbor publishes $75/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp by the Harbor's hours?
Summer Camp by the Harbor runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Camp by the Harbor?
Summer Camp by the Harbor 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 Summer Camp by the Harbor provide lunch?
Summer Camp by the Harbor 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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