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Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Lower Merion Township Parks and Recreation

Lower Merion Parks and Recreation offers a variety of day camps for children of different ages and interests, focusing on recreation, sports, and creative ac...

▌ Editor's read The Lower Merion Parks and Recreation website (lowermerionpa.myrec.com) loads successfully and provides detailed information on various summer camp offerings. The camps are primarily day camps, with options like 'Camp Gan Israel', 'Camp Funshine', and specialized sports and arts camps, indicating a diverse program. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the Lower Merion Township Parks and Recreation department. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the website details age-appropriate programming for children from preschool through teen years. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific entity. Google reviews for 'Lower Merion Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.4 stars based on 106 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and community focus. The Facebook handle 'LowerMerionParksAndRecreation' is linked from the site, but an Instagram handle was not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1300 N Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley, PA 19072
  • Phone: (610) 645-6220
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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 Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps?
Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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 Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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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