Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park
Free summer playground program for Allentown youth ages 6-15 at Clyde E Bosket Sr Park.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Playground Program at Clyde E. Bosket Sr. Park is a free day program for children aged 7-15, operated by the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation. The program runs from June 17 to August 9, 2024, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and special events. Registration is required, and participants must bring their own lunch and drinks. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for Clyde E. Bosket Sr. Park itself average 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with comments often praising the park's amenities and community feel, though these reviews are for the park generally, not specifically the summer program.
Who thrives here Ages 6–15
Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park 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 traditional day camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–15
- Hours: "Mondays: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM"
- Address: 6th & Union Streets, Allentown, PA 18101
- Phone: 610-437-7757
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. "Free eight-week summer playground program"
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park
- What ages does Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park accept?
- Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park is open to children ages 6–15. 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 Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park cost?
- Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. "Free eight-week summer playground program" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park's hours?
- Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park runs "Mondays: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park?
- Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park 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 Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park provide lunch?
- Yes — Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Allentown?
- Summer Playground Program - Clyde E Bosket Sr Park is one of 16 traditional day camp camps in Allentown 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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