Jr. Camp SPARK
Jr. Camp SPARK, offered by the Park District of Oak Park, provides a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-2 with a focus on active ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Park District of Oak Park's 2026 Summer Camp Guide, which details Jr. Camp SPARK as a traditional day camp for children entering grades K-2. The camp runs weekly sessions from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with a cost of $295 per week for residents. The Park District of Oak Park website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp guide outlines a typical day including free play, group games, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities, with weekly themes like 'Superheroes' and 'Under the Sea.' The Park District of Oak Park has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with general comments about park facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @pdop_il for Instagram and pdop.il for Facebook. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 4–6
Jr. Camp SPARK is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–6
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
- Cost notes: $590R/$885NR for each two-week session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Jr. Camp SPARK
- What ages does Jr. Camp SPARK accept?
- Jr. Camp SPARK is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Jr. Camp SPARK cost?
- Jr. Camp SPARK publishes $295/week for the standard session. $590R/$885NR for each two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Jr. Camp SPARK's hours?
- Jr. Camp SPARK runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Jr. Camp SPARK?
- Jr. Camp SPARK 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 Jr. Camp SPARK provide lunch?
- Jr. Camp SPARK 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Jr. Camp SPARK.
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- Next-Level Strings · Oak Park · Ages 10–18 · $350/week