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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–15

Lockwood Park Summer Camps

Lockwood Park

Outdoor-focused camps at Lockwood Park offering activities like horseback riding, farm experiences, and nature

▌ Editor's read Have a Hay Day is a day camp program offered by Lockwood Park, which is part of the Rockford Park District. The camp targets children aged 6-12 and focuses on outdoor activities such as hiking, animal encounters, and crafts, as detailed on the 'Camps' page. The camp's affiliation with a municipal park district suggests a level of public accountability and established operational procedures. While the website provides program details and registration information, it lacks specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or explicit statements regarding staff background checks. The camp's Facebook page, 'lockwoodpark', is active and provides additional visual content related to the park's offerings, including camps. The program appears to be well-structured for outdoor engagement, leveraging the park's natural resources and animal exhibits.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

Lockwood Park Summer Camps 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 outdoors/nature 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Address: 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-987-8800
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lockwood Park Summer Camps

What ages does Lockwood Park Summer Camps accept?
Lockwood Park Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Lockwood Park Summer Camps cost?
Lockwood Park Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Lockwood Park Summer Camps?
Lockwood Park Summer Camps 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 Lockwood Park Summer Camps provide lunch?
Lockwood Park Summer Camps 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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