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Parkridge Summer Camp

Parkridge · $120/week

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

▌ Editor's read The City of Peoria Summer Camp, which includes the Parkridge location, is a day camp for children aged 5-13, offering weekly themed activities from May 28 to July 26, 2024. The camp is operated by the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted, addressing a key safety concern. While not ACA accredited, the camp provides a structured program with activities like swimming, field trips, and arts and crafts. Google reviews for 'City of Peoria Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 116 reviews, with some positive comments about camp experiences. The camp's social media presence is through the City of Peoria's official accounts, @cityofpeoriaaz on Instagram and 'cityofpeoriaaz' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Parkridge 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: 9970 W Beardsley Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382, 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 Parkridge Summer Camp

What ages does Parkridge Summer Camp accept?
Parkridge 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 Parkridge Summer Camp cost?
Parkridge 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 Parkridge Summer Camp's hours?
Parkridge 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 Parkridge Summer Camp?
Parkridge 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 Parkridge Summer Camp provide lunch?
Parkridge 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 Parkridge Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Peoria?
Parkridge 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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