What ages does REC Camp w/ Aftercare accept?

REC Camp w/ Aftercare is open to children ages 6–12. 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 REC Camp w/ Aftercare cost?

REC Camp w/ Aftercare publishes $190/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are REC Camp w/ Aftercare's hours?

REC Camp w/ Aftercare runs 7:30 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 REC Camp w/ Aftercare?

REC Camp w/ Aftercare 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 REC Camp w/ Aftercare provide lunch?

REC Camp w/ Aftercare 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

REC Camp w/ Aftercare

West Urbana · $190/week · ★ 4.7 (76 reviews)

REC Camp with Aftercare, offered by the Urbana Park District, provides a traditional day camp experience for children in Urbana, Illinois, focusing on outdoo...

▌ Editor's read The Urbana Park District website (urbanaparks.org/camps) loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp offerings, including REC Camp with Aftercare. The camp is a day program, and the Urbana Park District is a municipal parks organization. The website lists an Instagram handle @urbanaparkdistrict and a Facebook handle urbanaparkdistrict. While the specific REC Camp with Aftercare does not have individual Google reviews, the Urbana Park District generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 239 reviews, often praising their facilities and programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or the founder's name. The camp is designed for children entering grades 1-6, with activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

REC Camp w/ Aftercare 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: 6–12
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W Stoughton St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about REC Camp w/ Aftercare

What ages does REC Camp w/ Aftercare accept?: REC Camp w/ Aftercare is open to children ages 6–12. 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 REC Camp w/ Aftercare cost?: REC Camp w/ Aftercare publishes $190/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are REC Camp w/ Aftercare's hours?: REC Camp w/ Aftercare runs 7:30 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 REC Camp w/ Aftercare?: REC Camp w/ Aftercare 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 REC Camp w/ Aftercare provide lunch?: REC Camp w/ Aftercare 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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