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City of Eugene Specialty Camps

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The City of Eugene offers a variety of specialty day camps for different interests and age groups.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Eugene Parks and Recreation's 'Camps' page, which details various specialty day camps. These camps cater to different age groups, from preschoolers to teens, with themes like arts, nature, and sports. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it's operated by the City of Eugene. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the variety of programs and clear organizational backing are positive. No ACA accreditation information was found, nor were specific state license numbers for individual camps detailed on the site. The Facebook handle for Eugene Parks and Recreation is 'EugeneParksandRec'. Google reviews for 'Eugene Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general public satisfaction with the department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

City of Eugene Specialty Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2025 Washington St, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
  • Phone: 541-682-5373
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Eugene Specialty Camps

What ages does City of Eugene Specialty Camps accept?
City of Eugene Specialty Camps is open to children ages 10–14. 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.
What are City of Eugene Specialty Camps's hours?
City of Eugene Specialty Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Eugene Specialty Camps?
City of Eugene Specialty Camps 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 City of Eugene Specialty Camps provide lunch?
City of Eugene Specialty Camps 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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