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program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot

indoor_outdoor: mixed

The Summer Playground Program at Walden Terrace Playlot offers free supervised recreational activities for children aged 7-15 in Allentown, PA.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Playground Program at Walden Terrace Playlot is a free day program offered by the City of Allentown Parks and Recreation Department for children aged 7-15. 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 be Allentown residents. The program is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the program page. Google reviews for the City of Allentown Parks and Recreation Department generally show positive feedback regarding community programs, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the accessibility and variety of offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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: 2366 S Carbon St, Allentown, PA 18103
  • Phone: (610) 437-7757
  • Cost notes: USD. "Free eight-week summer playground program"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot

What ages does program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot accept?
program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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 program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot cost?
program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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 program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot's hours?
program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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 program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot?
program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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 program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot provide lunch?
program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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 program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot compare to other traditional day camp camps in Allentown?
program_name: Summer Playground Program - Walden Terrace Playlot 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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