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Beattie Playground Program

Beattie Playground

The Beattie Playground Program offers free, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-12 at various Rockford Park District playgrounds, focusing on ga...

▌ Editor's read The Rockford Park District's 'Time2Play' website details the Beattie Playground Program, a free summer day program for children aged 6-12. The program operates at various park district playgrounds, including Beattie, from June 10 to August 2, 2024, offering supervised games, crafts, and sports. The Rockford Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,019 reviews, with general comments about park facilities and programs. The program is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it falls under the Rockford Park District's operational guidelines. Social media handles for the Rockford Park District are @rockfordparkdistrict on Instagram and RockfordParkDistrict on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Beattie Playground Program 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
  • Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 1251 Rural Street, Rockford, IL 61107
  • Cost notes: No cost mentioned, assuming free program.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Beattie Playground Program

What ages does Beattie Playground Program accept?
Beattie Playground Program 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.
How much does Beattie Playground Program cost?
Beattie Playground Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. No cost mentioned, assuming free program. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Beattie Playground Program's hours?
Beattie Playground Program runs 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Beattie Playground Program?
Beattie Playground Program 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 Beattie Playground Program provide lunch?
Beattie Playground Program 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 Beattie Playground Program compare to other traditional day camp camps in Rockford?
Beattie Playground Program is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Rockford 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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