What ages does Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp accept?

Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp cost?

Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp publishes $16/week for the standard session. USD $125 for residents, $150 for non-residents for the entire summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp's hours?

Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp?

Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp provide lunch?

Schlegel Park Water Fun 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 6–14

Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp

indoor_outdoor: outdoor · $16/week

Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp offers a summer day camp experience focused on water activities and playground fun for children in Reading, PA.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.readingrec.org/playground.htm, loads and details the 'Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp' as a summer day camp program. The camp is operated by the Reading Recreation Commission, indicating it is a municipal parks program. It runs for 8 weeks from June 17th to August 9th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a very affordable weekly fee of $15.63. The program focuses on water activities and playground fun. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The Reading Recreation Commission has a Facebook page (@ReadingRecreation), but no Instagram handle was readily found. Google reviews for 'Schlegel Park' itself show a 4.4-star rating from 248 reviews, with comments often praising the park's amenities, but specific camp reviews are not available. The website does not provide information regarding background checks for staff.

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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 aquatic 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: Aquatic
Ages: 6–14
Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address: 1000 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604, USA
Cost notes: USD $125 for residents, $150 for non-residents for the entire summer.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp

What ages does Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp accept?: Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp cost?: Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp publishes $16/week for the standard session. USD $125 for residents, $150 for non-residents for the entire summer. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp's hours?: Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp?: Schlegel Park Water Fun 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 Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp provide lunch?: Schlegel Park Water Fun 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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