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Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center

Washington Park Community Center

Community center offering various programs and activities, including learning labs for tweens, through the Rockford

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Rockford Park District's WebTrac registration portal, specifically filtered for 'wpcc camp' listings. This indicates that WPCC - Tween Learning Labs is a program offered by the Rockford Park District, a municipal parks organization. The listings show various 'Tween Learning Labs' with specific dates and times, confirming it is a day camp program. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation on the Rockford Park District website or in the ACA directory for 'WPCC - Tween Learning Labs' or 'Rockford Park District camps.' The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Google reviews for 'Washington Park Community Center' show a 4.3-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and community programs, though specific reviews for the Tween Learning Labs are not available. The program appears to be academically focused, offering structured learning activities for tweens.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 11–15

Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Academic
  • Ages: 11–15
  • Hours: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Address: 1321 West St, Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: (815) 987-8800
  • Cost notes: Additional camp for registered WPCC Tween Summer Camp participants.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center

What ages does Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center accept?
Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center cost?
Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Additional camp for registered WPCC Tween Summer Camp participants. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center's hours?
Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center runs 8:30 am - 11:00 am. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center?
Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center 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 Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center provide lunch?
Rockford Park District - Washington Park Community Center 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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