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PARAkids Summer Day Camp

For Students Entering Grades K-5

 

We've got plenty of recreational and educational activities planned this summer for students entering grades K-5th grade. Enjoy indoor and outdoor playgrounds, park green spaces, and trails. Activities will consist of hands-on including discovery, arts & culture, sports, and more! We also have exciting OPTIONAL field trips and OPTIONAL swim days planned!

Please note, PARAkids Day Camp is a recreational camp and does include many outdoor and physical activities. Campers will need to bring a lunch, two snacks, and three drinks (or a refillable water bottle) each day. See you there!

 

 

When?

  • The PARAkids Summer Day Camp Program runs from June 1 - August 7*.
  • Full day camp hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Where?

Belk Center June 1-July 31

Faucett Center June 1-July 31

  • Miller Center June 1-August 7
  • Phelps Center June 1-August 7
  • Tingle Center June 1-August 7
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How do I register?

 

How do I enroll?

Enroll Here

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Billing is available in weekly installments. 

You may register for the entire summer now and you will be billed at the end of each week on Saturday.  Billing will run each Saturday, the week before camp.

CREDIT CARD ONLY. 

 

Each child MUST be enrolled prior to being dropped off at any PARA Day Camp location.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

SPECIALTY FIELD TRIPS

June

Tuscaloosa Barnyard (K-2nd)

Date: June 12th

Registration Deadline: June 10th

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price: $15.00

 

Bama Theatre

Date: June 18th

Registration Deadline: June 17th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10.00 (includes ticket and concessions popcorn, candy and drink)

 

Montgomery Zoo (parents welcome)

Date: June 26th

Registration Deadline: June 18th

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Camper $35.00/Parent $25.00 (no refunds)

 

 

July

Shindig

Date: July 10th

Registration Date: July 6th

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $25.00

     Includes - 2 bowling games, laser tag (must be 4 ft tall) or mini golf and $5.00 arcade             card.

 

Bama Theatre

Date: July 16th

Registration Date: July 15th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10.00 (includes ticket and concessions popcorn, candy and drink)

 

McWane Science Center (parents welcome)

Date: July 24th

Registration Date: July 17th

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Camper $25.00/Parent $20.00 (no refunds) 

     Includes:  Main Hall and Movie Ticket

     

Museum of Natural History and Bryant Museum

Date: July 30th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

      (groups will be assigned closer to trip)

Price: $10.00

LOCATIONS

Belk view map

Faucett view map

Miller view map

Phelps view map

Tingle view map

AGES

Entering K-5th Grade (2025-2026)

COST

$40.00 registration fee (covers administrative costs & camp t-shirt)

Weekly Rate:
$125PARA All-Inclusive members (couple or family-- child must be a member)

$175non-members 

 

Sibling discount for weekly enrollment:

$10 off for second child

$20 off for third(+) child

 


Pay by Day Enrollment:IF space allows*

$30 per day/members

$40 per day/non-members

 

Late pick-up fees will be $10 for every 15 minutes a parent/guardian is late picking up after 5:30 p.m. Multiple late pick-ups may result in termination from the Program.

 

No refunds or credits.