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WPCC - Youth Summer Camp

Washington Park Community Center

WPCC Youth Summer Camp, offered by the Rockford Park District, provides a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with various activities and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Rockford Park District's WebTrac registration portal, specifically for the WPCC Youth Summer Camp. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The camp is described as a traditional day camp for children aged 5-12, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Rockford Park District website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the registration page. Google reviews for the Rockford Park District generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 2,000 reviews, though specific reviews for the WPCC camp are not readily available. Social media handles for the specific camp are not provided, but the Rockford Park District has a Facebook page (RockfordParkDistrict) and an Instagram account (@rockfordparkdistrict).
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

WPCC - Youth Summer 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: 5–11
  • Hours: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 730 N. Springfield Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: (815) 987-8800
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified per week. Daily lunch and snack provided.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about WPCC - Youth Summer Camp

What ages does WPCC - Youth Summer Camp accept?
WPCC - Youth Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 WPCC - Youth Summer Camp cost?
WPCC - Youth Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified per week. Daily lunch and snack provided. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are WPCC - Youth Summer Camp's hours?
WPCC - Youth Summer Camp runs 11:00 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs WPCC - Youth Summer Camp?
WPCC - Youth Summer 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 WPCC - Youth Summer Camp provide lunch?
WPCC - Youth Summer 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 WPCC - Youth Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Rockford?
WPCC - Youth Summer Camp 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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