What ages does Summer Blast Day Camp accept?

Summer Blast Day Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Summer Blast Day Camp cost?

Summer Blast Day Camp publishes $110/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Summer Blast Day Camp's hours?

Summer Blast Day Camp runs "9:00 AM - 6:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Summer Blast Day Camp?

Summer Blast Day 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 Summer Blast Day Camp provide lunch?

Summer Blast Day 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11

Summer Blast Day Camp

Deep Creek Community Center, Great Bridge Community Center, Indian River Community Center, South Norfolk Community Center · $110/week

Summer Blast Day Camp offers a variety of activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 6-12 at multiple community c...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Blast Day Camp website, hosted by the City of Chesapeake, loads successfully and provides details about the program. It is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operating at Deep Creek, Great Bridge, Indian River, and South Norfolk Community Centers. The camp runs weekly sessions from June 24 to August 16, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is $110 per week for residents and $130 for non-residents. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is managed by the City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism department. No ACA accreditation information was found, nor were specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Summer Blast Day Camp Chesapeake' were not specific to this program, often referring to other camps or general city services. The City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page, 'ChesapeakeParksandRec', linked from the main city website.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Summer Blast Day Camp 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: 6–11
Hours: "9:00 AM - 6:00 PM"
Address: 1224 Progressive Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-6411
Cost notes: USD. "$110/week for residents, $115/week for non-residents"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Blast Day Camp

What ages does Summer Blast Day Camp accept?: Summer Blast Day Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Summer Blast Day Camp cost?: Summer Blast Day Camp publishes $110/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Blast Day Camp's hours?: Summer Blast Day Camp runs "9:00 AM - 6:00 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Blast Day Camp?: Summer Blast Day 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 Summer Blast Day Camp provide lunch?: Summer Blast Day 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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