Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–11 · $289/week
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The PAC July 13 - 17

The Pavilion · $289/week

The PAC Summer Camp, offered by Bend Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of themed activities for children in grades K-5, focusing on fun and exploration.

▌ Editor's read The website for The PAC Summer Camp loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program. It is a day camp offered by Bend Parks and Recreation, a municipal organization, for children in grades K-5. The camp emphasizes a variety of themed activities, with a sample schedule provided on the site showing a mix of indoor and outdoor play, crafts, and group games. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is part of a larger parks and recreation department, which typically adheres to established guidelines. Google reviews for 'Bend Parks and Recreation' show an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for municipal programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

The PAC July 13 - 17 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–11
  • Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Address: 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend, OR 97702
  • Cost notes: ID: $289.00/ OD: $346.80

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The PAC July 13 - 17

What ages does The PAC July 13 - 17 accept?
The PAC July 13 - 17 is open to children ages 8–11. 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 The PAC July 13 - 17 cost?
The PAC July 13 - 17 publishes $289/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The PAC July 13 - 17's hours?
The PAC July 13 - 17 runs 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The PAC July 13 - 17?
The PAC July 13 - 17 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 The PAC July 13 - 17 provide lunch?
The PAC July 13 - 17 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 The PAC July 13 - 17 compare to other community/rec center camps in Bend?
The PAC July 13 - 17 is one of 12 community/rec center camps in Bend 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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