Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7
Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7, operated by Lincoln Parks and Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-7 in Lincoln, NE, focusing...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps page, which includes information for Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-7, operated by the municipal parks department. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes outdoor activities, games, and social interaction. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 179 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs offered. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for Lincoln Parks and Recreation are @lincparksrec on Instagram and LincolnParksandRec on Facebook, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
Who thrives here Ages 10–15
Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 10–15
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 2010 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7
- What ages does Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 accept?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 is open to children ages 10–15. 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 Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 cost?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 publishes $225/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 Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7's hours?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 runs 7:00 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 Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 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 Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 provide lunch?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 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 Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lincoln?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 5-7 is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Lincoln 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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