Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11 · $216/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11

program_name: PRD Day Camp

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $216/week · ★ 4.6 (130 reviews)

PRD Day Camp, run by Princeton Recreation Department, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-8 with a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read The PRD Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Princeton Recreation Department's official municipal site. It offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-8, with activities including sports, arts and crafts, games, and special events. The camp operates in weekly sessions from late June through mid-August. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. There is no specific Google review rating or count available for 'PRD Day Camp' itself, but the Princeton Recreation Department has a 4.6-star rating from 102 reviews on Google. The camp's Facebook handle is 'PrincetonRecreation'. As a municipal program, it is run by the local government. No state license number is explicitly listed on the website, which is common for municipal programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

program_name: PRD Day 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: 6–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 365 John F. Kennedy Service Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. additional $50 fee per week for non-residents. Register for 2 or more weeks to receive a 5% discount. Register for 4+ weeks for a 10% discount! Must register for all weeks at once to receive discount. Jun 15-19 is $173.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: PRD Day Camp

What ages does program_name: PRD Day Camp accept?
program_name: PRD Day Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 program_name: PRD Day Camp cost?
program_name: PRD Day Camp publishes $216/week for the standard session. USD. additional $50 fee per week for non-residents. Register for 2 or more weeks to receive a 5% discount. Register for 4+ weeks for a 10% discount! Must register for all weeks at once to receive discount. Jun 15-19 is $173. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: PRD Day Camp's hours?
program_name: PRD Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: PRD Day Camp?
program_name: PRD Day 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 program_name: PRD Day Camp provide lunch?
program_name: PRD Day 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.

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