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Lakeview Day Camp

Peoria Park District

Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities including swimming, sports, and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Peoria Park District's camps page, which lists 'Lakeview Day Camp' as one of their offerings. The camp is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and is designed for children aged 5-12. The daily schedule includes activities such as arts & crafts, sports, games, and swimming. The Peoria Park District is a municipal parks organization, indicating public ownership. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the camp's specific page, though it's common for municipal entities to have such policies. The Peoria Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,100 reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the district's offerings. Social media handles for the Peoria Park District are @peoriaparks on Instagram and 'peoriaparks' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lakeview Day Camp 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: 5–12
  • Address: 1013 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
  • Phone: 309-682-1200

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lakeview Day Camp

What ages does Lakeview Day Camp accept?
Lakeview Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
Who runs Lakeview Day Camp?
Lakeview Day 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 Lakeview Day Camp provide lunch?
Lakeview Day 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 Lakeview Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Peoria?
Lakeview Day Camp is one of 8 traditional day camp 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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