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Cheyenne Summer Camp

Cheyenne · $120/week

A community-based summer day camp at Cheyenne Elementary School offering supervised activities for children aged 5-13.

▌ Editor's read The Cheyenne Summer Camp website (peoriaaz.gov/summercamp) loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program. It is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The camp runs weekly sessions from May 28 to July 26, 2024, with each week featuring a different theme, such as 'Superheroes' or 'Under the Sea.' Activities include games, crafts, sports, and weekly field trips to locations like the Phoenix Zoo or Hurricane Harbor. The website states that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks, addressing a key safety concern. While not ACA accredited, the camp's affiliation with the City of Peoria provides a level of public oversight. Google reviews for 'City of Peoria Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 165 reviews, with many positive comments about various programs. Social media handles for the City of Peoria are @cityofpeoriaaz on Instagram and 'cityofpeoriaaz' on Facebook, which promote various city events including summer programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Cheyenne Summer 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 11806 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, USA
  • Phone: 623-773-7137
  • Cost notes: USD. Weekly (4-5 days) is $185. Part-time (1-3 days) is $115. Summer School rates also available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cheyenne Summer Camp

What ages does Cheyenne Summer Camp accept?
Cheyenne Summer 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 Cheyenne Summer Camp cost?
Cheyenne Summer Camp publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD. Weekly (4-5 days) is $185. Part-time (1-3 days) is $115. Summer School rates also available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cheyenne Summer Camp's hours?
Cheyenne Summer Camp runs 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cheyenne Summer Camp?
Cheyenne Summer 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 Cheyenne Summer Camp provide lunch?
Cheyenne Summer 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.
How does Cheyenne Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Peoria?
Cheyenne Summer Camp is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Peoria that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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