What ages does Keffer Park Art Camp accept?

Keffer Park Art Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Keffer Park Art Camp cost?

Keffer Park Art Camp publishes $14/week for the standard session. USD $110 for residents, $135 for non-residents for the entire summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Keffer Park Art Camp's hours?

Keffer Park Art Camp 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 Keffer Park Art Camp?

Keffer Park Art Camp 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 Keffer Park Art Camp provide lunch?

Keffer Park Art Camp 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.

▌ Arts · Ages 6–14

Keffer Park Art Camp

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $14/week

Keffer Park Art Camp, part of the Reading Recreation Commission, offers affordable summer day camp experiences focused on arts and crafts for children in Rea...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.readingrec.org/playground.htm, loads successfully and details the Keffer Park Art Camp as part of the Reading Recreation Commission's summer playground program. The camp is a day program, running Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and is open to children aged 7-13. The cost is notably low at $13.75 per week, indicating a strong commitment to accessibility. The Reading Recreation Commission is a municipal parks and recreation department, which is the owner type for this camp. While the website mentions 'trained staff,' there is no explicit language regarding background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Reading Recreation Commission has a Facebook page (@ReadingRecreation) which features updates and photos related to their programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Reading Recreation Commission' show a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about community programs.

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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Keffer Park Art Camp 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 arts 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: Arts
Ages: 6–14
Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address: N 13th St & W. Douglass St, Reading, PA 19604, USA
Cost notes: USD $110 for residents, $135 for non-residents for the entire summer.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Keffer Park Art Camp

What ages does Keffer Park Art Camp accept?: Keffer Park Art Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Keffer Park Art Camp cost?: Keffer Park Art Camp publishes $14/week for the standard session. USD $110 for residents, $135 for non-residents for the entire summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Keffer Park Art Camp's hours?: Keffer Park Art Camp 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 Keffer Park Art Camp?: Keffer Park Art Camp 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 Keffer Park Art Camp provide lunch?: Keffer Park Art Camp 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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