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Camp Kaleidoscope

Privately Rented Residential Location · $250/week

Camp Kaleidoscope, offered by the Springfield YMCA, provides a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-8 with a focus on fun, friendship, an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Springfield YMCA's Summer Camp page, which details various camp offerings, including 'Camp Kaleidoscope' for grades K-8. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in CPR and First Aid, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. While the specific Camp Kaleidoscope does not have independent Google reviews, the Springfield YMCA itself has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 277 reviews, with many positive comments about its programs and facilities. The camp does not appear to be ACA accredited, nor does the website provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or the founder's name. Social media handles for the Springfield YMCA are @springfieldymca on Instagram and SpringfieldYMCA on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Camp Kaleidoscope 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 traditional day camp 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–15
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2501 Fields South Drive, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $250 per week. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Kaleidoscope

What ages does Camp Kaleidoscope accept?
Camp Kaleidoscope is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Camp Kaleidoscope cost?
Camp Kaleidoscope publishes $250/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Kaleidoscope's hours?
Camp Kaleidoscope runs 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Kaleidoscope?
Camp Kaleidoscope is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Kaleidoscope provide lunch?
Camp Kaleidoscope 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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