KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident)
KORE Summer Camp, run by Knoxville Parks and Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with a focus on recreation and socia...
▌ Editor's read The KORE Summer Camp website loads successfully and is part of the official Knoxville, TN government site, indicating it is run by the municipal parks department. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, offering activities like games, crafts, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The site does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for Knoxville Parks and Recreation generally show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with some positive comments about various programs, though specific reviews for KORE Summer Camp are not readily available. The Facebook page for Knoxville Parks and Recreation is active, providing updates on various city programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address: 6400 McClure Ln, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Phone: (865) 215-6600
- Cost notes: Registration Fee: $70 ($10 off if registered by May 15)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident)
- What ages does KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) accept?
- KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) 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 KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) cost?
- KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) publishes $100/week for the standard session. Registration Fee: $70 ($10 off if registered by May 15) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident)'s hours?
- KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 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 (Non-City Resident)?
- KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) 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 (Non-City Resident) provide lunch?
- KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) 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 (Non-City Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Knoxville?
- KORE Summer Camp (Non-City Resident) 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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