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Sunset Heights Summer Camp

Sunset Heights · $185/week

Sunset Heights Summer Camp, operated by the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation, offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts, and field trip...

▌ Editor's read The City of Peoria Summer Camp, which includes the Sunset Heights location, is a day camp program for children aged 5-13, operated by the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department. The website (peoriaaz.gov/summercamp) loads successfully and provides comprehensive details about the camp, including daily schedules, weekly themes, and registration information. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website states that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted, indicating a commitment to safety. The program offers a wide range of activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips. While specific Google reviews for 'Sunset Heights Summer Camp' were not readily available, the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Facebook page (facebook.com/peoriaaz) has a general presence. The camp's affiliation with a municipal parks department suggests a focus on community service and accessibility.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Sunset Heights Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 5–14
  • Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 9687 W. Adam Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382
  • 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 Sunset Heights Summer Camp

What ages does Sunset Heights Summer Camp accept?
Sunset Heights Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Sunset Heights Summer Camp cost?
Sunset Heights Summer Camp publishes $185/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sunset Heights Summer Camp's hours?
Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights Summer Camp?
Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights Summer Camp provide lunch?
Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Peoria?
Sunset Heights 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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