What ages does 11th & Pike Recreation Center accept?

11th & Pike Recreation Center is open to children ages 6–12. 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 11th & Pike Recreation Center cost?

11th & Pike Recreation Center publishes $11/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are 11th & Pike Recreation Center's hours?

11th & Pike Recreation Center runs 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs 11th & Pike Recreation Center?

11th & Pike Recreation Center 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 11th & Pike Recreation Center provide lunch?

11th & Pike Recreation Center 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

11th & Pike Recreation Center

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $11/week

11th & Pike Recreation Center offers an affordable summer playground program for children in Reading, PA, focusing on recreational activities and community e...

▌ Editor's read The 11th & Pike Recreation Center, part of the Reading Recreation Commission, offers a summer playground program. The website, last updated in 2017, provides limited information, primarily detailing a general schedule from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, for children aged 7-15. The cost is notably low at $11.25 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Reading Recreation Commission' indicate a 4.2-star rating from 104 reviews, with themes often praising the community programs and facilities. The camp's Facebook page, 'ReadingRecreation', is active and provides more current updates than the official website. The program is clearly a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the Reading Recreation Commission. Specific staff ratios or background check policies are not detailed on the provided webpage.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

11th & Pike Recreation Center 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: 6–12
Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address: 1225 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604, USA
Cost notes: USD $90 for residents, $115 for non-residents for the entire summer.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 11th & Pike Recreation Center

What ages does 11th & Pike Recreation Center accept?: 11th & Pike Recreation Center is open to children ages 6–12. 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 11th & Pike Recreation Center cost?: 11th & Pike Recreation Center publishes $11/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 11th & Pike Recreation Center's hours?: 11th & Pike Recreation Center runs 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs 11th & Pike Recreation Center?: 11th & Pike Recreation Center 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 11th & Pike Recreation Center provide lunch?: 11th & Pike Recreation Center 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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