What ages does 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center accept?

3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center cost?

3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center's hours?

3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center?

3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center provide lunch?

3rd & Spruce 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

3rd & Spruce Recreation Center

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $11/week

The 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center offers a summer playground program for children aged 6-15, providing supervised activities and meals in Reading, PA.

▌ Editor's read The 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center operates a summer playground program for children aged 6-15, as detailed on their website, which was last updated in 2017. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and costs $11.25 per week, including breakfast and lunch. The center is part of the City of Reading's Recreation Commission, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff background checks, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for '3rd & Spruce Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with common themes mentioning it as a good community resource and a safe place for kids. The Facebook page 'ReadingRecreation' is linked from the site, but no Instagram handle is provided. The lack of updated information on the website is a significant concern for prospective families.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

3rd & Spruce 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: 320 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602, 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center

What ages does 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center accept?: 3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center cost?: 3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center's hours?: 3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center?: 3rd & Spruce 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 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center provide lunch?: 3rd & Spruce 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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