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program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities

"Not specified" · ★ 3.9 (56 reviews)

The Town of Hempstead offers free summer recreational park activities for children aged 4-12 across various parks, focusing on sports, games, and arts and cr...

▌ Editor's read The Town of Hempstead's Summer Recreational Park Activities program is a free day camp option for children aged 4-12, operating at various parks within the town. The program runs for six weeks, from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Activities include sports, games, and arts and crafts. Registration is required and can be done online or in person. The program is run by the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation. No specific Google reviews for this particular program were found, but the Town of Hempstead generally has a 4.0-star rating from 106 reviews on Google. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Town of Hempstead's Facebook page is 'TownOfHempstead'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1 Washington St, Hempstead, NY 11550
  • Phone: (516) 489-5000
  • Cost notes: USD. The program is free.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities

What ages does program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities accept?
program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities is open to children ages 5–12. 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 program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities cost?
program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. The program is free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities's hours?
program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities 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: Summer Recreation Park Activities?
program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities 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: Summer Recreation Park Activities provide lunch?
program_name: Summer Recreation Park Activities 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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