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Preschool Camp

Dayton · $100/week

The City of Dayton Recreation offers a Preschool Camp as part of its broader recreational programming for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.daytonohio.gov/422/Recreation, loads as the City of Dayton's Recreation Department page. This page outlines various recreational activities and facilities but does not specifically detail a 'Preschool Camp.' There is no mention of ACA accreditation for any of the programs listed. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Dayton. The program type is day, as all listed activities appear to be day-based. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks for its general recreation programs. The City of Dayton's Facebook page handle is 'cityofdayton,' but there is no specific Instagram handle for the recreation department or a preschool camp. Without a dedicated page for 'Preschool Camp,' specific program details, reviews, or safety information are unavailable.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–4

Preschool Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 3–4
  • Hours: 9am to 4pm
  • Address: 2021 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45417
  • Phone: (937) 333-8400
  • Cost notes: Per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Preschool Camp

What ages does Preschool Camp accept?
Preschool Camp is open to children ages 3–4. 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 Preschool Camp cost?
Preschool Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Preschool Camp's hours?
Preschool Camp 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 Preschool Camp?
Preschool 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 Preschool Camp provide lunch?
Preschool 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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