Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $175/week
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Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31

Waukegan · $175/week

Belvidere Explorers is a day camp offered by the Waukegan Park District, providing themed activities, field trips, and swimming for children in Waukegan, Ill...

▌ Editor's read The Waukegan Park District website loads successfully, detailing various summer camp options, including the Belvidere Explorers camp. This camp is a day program, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is designed for children entering grades 1-6. The website mentions themed weeks, field trips, and swimming as core activities. The Waukegan Park District is a municipal parks organization. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. While the site does not explicitly state background checks for staff, it is generally expected for municipal park districts. The Waukegan Park District has a strong online presence with a Facebook page (WaukeganParkDistrict) and an Instagram handle (@waukeganparks). Google reviews for the Waukegan Park District show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs offered.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9am to 4pm
  • Address: 412 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
  • Cost notes: $175 for residents, $202 for non-residents

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31

What ages does Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 accept?
Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 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 Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 cost?
Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31's hours?
Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 runs 9am to 4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31?
Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 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 Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 provide lunch?
Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 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 Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 compare to other community/rec center camps in Waukegan?
Belvidere Explorers - July 27-July 31 is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Waukegan 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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