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Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary

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Free summer playground program for Allentown youth offering supervised activities and games at various park and school

▌ Editor's read The Summer Playground Program at Jackson/Ramos Elementary is a free day camp for Allentown residents aged 7-15, operated by the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation. The program runs from June 17 to August 2, 2024, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events, with lunch provided daily. The program is part of a larger initiative by the City of Allentown to offer supervised summer recreation at various playground sites. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the program's registration page. The City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (allentownparksandrecreation) but no Instagram handle is linked from the program page. There are no specific Google reviews for this individual program, but the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation generally receives positive feedback for its community programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–15
  • Hours: "Mondays: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM"
  • Address: 517 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
  • 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: mixed

Frequently asked about Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary

What ages does Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary accept?
Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary is open to children ages 7–15. 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 - Jackson/Ramos Elementary cost?
Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary 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 - Jackson/Ramos Elementary's hours?
Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary 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 - Jackson/Ramos Elementary?
Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary 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 - Jackson/Ramos Elementary provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary 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 - Jackson/Ramos Elementary compare to other traditional day camp camps in Allentown?
Summer Playground Program - Jackson/Ramos Elementary 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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