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Grade 4th - 9th/

Salem

This day camp, offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of activities for children in grades 4-9, focusing on fun and engagement within a co...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Salem Parks and Recreation activity registration page, specifically for a 'Summer Day Camp' for grades 4th-9th. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The page lists the camp as a day program, running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with various weekly sessions available. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on this page, nor any specific state license number. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or the camp's founding history. No social media handles are directly linked from this registration page. As a program of Salem Parks and Recreation, it is likely part of a larger municipal offering rather than an independent camp with a dedicated 'About Us' section. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation' generally reflect community satisfaction with various programs, but specific reviews for this summer camp are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–9

Grade 4th - 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: 4–9
  • Address: 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153
  • Phone: (540) 375-3057

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Grade 4th - 9th/

What ages does Grade 4th - 9th/ accept?
Grade 4th - 9th/ is open to children ages 4–9. 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 4th - 9th/?
Grade 4th - 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 4th - 9th/ provide lunch?
Grade 4th - 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 4th - 9th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
Grade 4th - 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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