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Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park

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Playground Activities Summer Camp at General Wayne Park offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on outdoor play, sports, an...

▌ Editor's read The Playground Activities Summer Camp at General Wayne Park is a day camp program offered by Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation for children aged 5-12. The camp runs from June 17 to August 9, 2024, with various weekly sessions available. The program emphasizes outdoor play, sports, games, and arts and crafts, utilizing the facilities at General Wayne Park. The cost is listed as $83.33 per week for residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a specific staff-to-camper ratio provided. Google reviews for 'Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community involvement. However, specific reviews for this particular summer camp were not readily available. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks, nor does it list social media handles for the camp itself.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: 6–11
  • Hours: "9:00 AM - 3:00 PM"
  • Address: 305 Maplewood Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. "$500 for residents, $600 for non-residents for the full 6-week session."

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park

What ages does Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park accept?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park cost?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park publishes $83/week for the standard session. USD. "$500 for residents, $600 for non-residents for the full 6-week session." Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park's hours?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park runs "9:00 AM - 3:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne 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 Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park provide lunch?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - General Wayne Park 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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