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Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe Park

indoor_outdoor: mixed

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 Percy Ruhe Park is a free day program offered by the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation. It is designed for children aged 7-15 and runs from June 17 to August 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The program provides supervised recreational activities. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the program's webpage. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Percy Ruhe Park' show a 4.5-star rating from 163 reviews, with comments generally praising the park's amenities, but these reviews do not specifically address the summer program itself. Social media handles for the program were not found on the provided webpage.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe 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

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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: 1519 Oxford Dr, Allentown, PA 18103, 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: outdoor

Frequently asked about Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe Park

What ages does Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe Park accept?
Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe Park 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 - Percy Ruhe Park cost?
Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe 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 - Percy Ruhe Park's hours?
Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe 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 - Percy Ruhe Park?
Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe 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 - Percy Ruhe Park provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe 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 - Percy Ruhe Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Allentown?
Summer Playground Program - Percy Ruhe 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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