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City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)

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The City of Memphis Summer Camp offers a free, traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social developm...

▌ Editor's read The City of Memphis Summer Camp is a free day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by Memphis Parks. The website, memphisparks.com/activity/summer-camps/, loads successfully and provides details about the camp's offerings, including arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, and field trips. The camp runs from June 3 to July 26, 2024, with registration opening on April 1, 2024. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City of Memphis Parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Memphis Parks' generally reflect positive experiences with park facilities, but specific reviews for the summer camp program are not readily available. Social media handles found are @memphisparks on Instagram and 'MemphisParks' on Facebook, which are for the broader parks department. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) 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
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 2599 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
  • Phone: (901) 636-4200
  • Cost notes: Free for City of Memphis residents. USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)

What ages does City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) accept?
City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) 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 City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) cost?
City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for City of Memphis residents. USD. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)'s hours?
City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) runs 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)?
City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) 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 City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) provide lunch?
City of Memphis Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) 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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