Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $142/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19

Waukegan · $142/week

Belvidere Explorers is a day camp offered by the Waukegan Park District, providing themed activities, field trips, and swimming for children in grades K-8.

▌ Editor's read The Waukegan Park District website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the Belvidere Explorers camp. This camp is a day program for children in grades K-8, running weekly with different themes, field trips, and swimming activities. The Waukegan Park District is a municipal parks organization. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a state license number provided. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for the Waukegan Park District show a rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @waukeganparks on Instagram and 'waukeganparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 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: $142 for residents, $164 for non-residents

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19

What ages does Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 accept?
Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 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 - June 15-19 cost?
Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 publishes $142/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19's hours?
Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 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 - June 15-19?
Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 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 - June 15-19 provide lunch?
Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 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 - June 15-19 compare to other community/rec center camps in Waukegan?
Belvidere Explorers - June 15-19 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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