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Grade 2nd - 9th/

Salem

This is a traditional day camp for children in grades 2-9, offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, focusing on various activities and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the Salem Parks and Recreation activity search page, specifically filtered for '2026' activities, which includes a 'Summer Day Camp' for grades 2nd-9th. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks department. The page itself does not offer detailed information about the camp's philosophy, staff qualifications, or safety procedures, such as background checks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a specific state license number provided on this activity listing. Without a dedicated camp website, it's challenging to find information on staff-to-camper ratios, founder names, or years of operation. Social media handles for this specific camp are not readily available through the provided link. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp' are not easily discernible as separate from general parks and recreation reviews. The program type is clearly day camp. The lack of a dedicated camp website and detailed information is a significant limitation for thorough research.
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Who thrives here Ages 2–9

Grade 2nd - 9th/ is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 2–9
  • Address: 620 Florida St, Salem, VA 24153
  • Phone: (540) 375-3057

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Grade 2nd - 9th/

What ages does Grade 2nd - 9th/ accept?
Grade 2nd - 9th/ is open to children ages 2–9. 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.
Who runs Grade 2nd - 9th/?
Grade 2nd - 9th/ 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 Grade 2nd - 9th/ provide lunch?
Grade 2nd - 9th/ 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 Grade 2nd - 9th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
Grade 2nd - 9th/ is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Salem 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.

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