Tot Summer Camp
Tot Summer Camp, offered by the Northern Recreation & Park District, provides themed weekly day camp experiences for children aged 3-5 in Ridgecrest, Califor...
▌ Editor's read The Northern Recreation & Park District (NORPD) website loads successfully and provides information for 'Tot Summer Camp' as a day camp program for children aged 3-5. The camp runs weekly with different themes, such as 'Under the Sea' and 'Superheroes,' from June 10th to August 2nd, 2024. The cost is listed as $125 per week for residents and $150 for non-residents, with a daily rate of $30 for residents and $35 for non-residents. The camp is held at the Kerr McGee Community Center. The NORPD has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks. Social media handles found are @norfun_parks for Instagram and 'norfunparks' for Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 3–5
Tot Summer 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
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Address: 1105 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tot Summer Camp
- What ages does Tot Summer Camp accept?
- Tot Summer 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 Tot Summer Camp cost?
- Tot Summer Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Tot Summer Camp's hours?
- Tot Summer Camp runs 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Tot Summer Camp?
- Tot 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 Tot Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Tot 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.
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