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▌ STEM · Age 5

Bug Camp for Kids

indoor_outdoor: "mixed"

Bug Camp for Kids, offered by Chester County Parks + Recreation, provides a day camp experience focused on entomology and outdoor exploration for children ag...

▌ Editor's read Bug Camp for Kids is a day camp program offered by Chester County Parks + Recreation, specifically designed for children aged 6-10. The camp focuses on entomology, allowing participants to explore the world of insects through hands-on activities. The program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a fee of $100 for residents and $125 for non-residents. The camp is held at Hibernia Park in Coatesville, PA. While the specific camp itself does not have a dedicated Google review page, Chester County Parks + Recreation has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 107 reviews. The camp's registration is handled through Rec1, a common platform for municipal recreation programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided registration page. The Chester County Parks + Recreation Facebook page is active under the handle 'ChesterCountyParks'.
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Who thrives here Age 5

Bug Camp for Kids is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. stem programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 5–5
  • Hours: "1:00 PM - 2:30 PM"
  • Address: 150 Park Road, Nottingham, PA 19362, USA
  • Cost notes: "USD, Free"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bug Camp for Kids

What ages does Bug Camp for Kids accept?
Bug Camp for Kids is open to children age 5. 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 Bug Camp for Kids cost?
Bug Camp for Kids doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. "USD, Free" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Bug Camp for Kids's hours?
Bug Camp for Kids runs "1:00 PM - 2:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Bug Camp for Kids?
Bug Camp for Kids 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 Bug Camp for Kids provide lunch?
Bug Camp for Kids 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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