Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 8–10 · $140/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 8–10

Farm Skills and Crafts

RW Farm Park · $140/week · ★ 4.0 (136 reviews)

Farm Skills and Crafts is a day camp offered by the Joliet Park District, providing hands-on farm-related activities and crafts for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads successfully and belongs to the Joliet Park District, which offers various summer camps, including 'Farm Skills and Crafts'. The camp is a day program, and the owner type is municipal-parks. The website explicitly states that 'All Joliet Park District staff are subject to a thorough background check prior to employment,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for 'Farm Skills and Crafts' were not found, the Joliet Park District generally holds a 4.5-star rating on Google based on 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the Joliet Park District are @jolietparkdistrict on Instagram and JolietParkDistrict on Facebook. The website provides detailed information on camp policies, including health and safety, behavior, and inclusion.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Farm Skills and Crafts 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 8–10
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435
  • Phone: (815) 741-7275
  • Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Farm Skills and Crafts

What ages does Farm Skills and Crafts accept?
Farm Skills and Crafts is open to children ages 8–10. 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 Farm Skills and Crafts cost?
Farm Skills and Crafts publishes $140/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Farm Skills and Crafts's hours?
Farm Skills and Crafts runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Farm Skills and Crafts?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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 Farm Skills and Crafts provide lunch?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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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