Preschool Camp
Preschool Camp, offered by Halifax Regional Municipality, provides a variety of activities for children aged 3-5 at the Lakeside Community Centre.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a PDF document from the Halifax Regional Municipality detailing their Summer Day Camps, including 'Preschool Camp' for children aged 3-5. The camp is offered at the Lakeside Community Centre, with sessions running from July 2 to August 23, 2024. Activities include crafts, games, stories, and outdoor play. The cost is listed as $81.15 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state or provincial licensing numbers, or specific staff-to-camper ratios within the document. The Halifax Regional Municipality operates the camp, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. No social media handles were found on the PDF. Google reviews for 'Lakeside Community Centre' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and programs, though not specifically about the Preschool Camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 3–5
Preschool Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 3–5
- Address: 1492 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Lakeside, NS B3T 1A9, Canada
- Phone: (902) 490-4000
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Preschool Camp
- What ages does Preschool Camp accept?
- Preschool Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Preschool Camp cost?
- Preschool Camp publishes $81/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Preschool Camp?
- Preschool 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 Preschool Camp provide lunch?
- Preschool 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.