KORE Summer Camp
KORE Summer Camp, offered by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation, provides a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with a focus on re...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation summer camps page, which details the KORE Summer Camp. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, offering activities like games, arts and crafts, field trips, and swimming. It is operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Knoxville Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 117 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @knoxvilleparksrec on Instagram and KnoxvilleParksandRecreation on Facebook, both associated with the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation department.
Who thrives here Ages 6–15
KORE Summer 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 traditional day camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–15
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 400 Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
- Phone: (865) 215-4311
- Cost notes: See individual camp programs for pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about KORE Summer Camp
- What ages does KORE Summer Camp accept?
- KORE Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–15. 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 KORE Summer Camp cost?
- KORE Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. See individual camp programs for pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are KORE Summer Camp's hours?
- KORE Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs KORE Summer Camp?
- KORE Summer 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 KORE Summer Camp provide lunch?
- KORE Summer 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.
- How does KORE Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Knoxville?
- KORE Summer Camp is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Knoxville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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