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Grade 6th - 9th/

Salem

This is a day camp for grades 6-9 offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, focusing on traditional camp activities and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the Salem Parks and Recreation activity search page, specifically filtered for '2026' activities, which appears to be the year for the 'Grade 6th - 9th' day camp. This camp is offered by a municipal parks department, indicating a public, government-run entity. The program is a day camp for rising 6th to 9th graders, described as a 'traditional camp' with activities like swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and field trips. Specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or the camp's founding history are not available on this activity listing. There is no evidence of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 135 reviews, but these are for the department as a whole, not specifically for this camp program.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

Grade 6th - 9th/ 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: 6–9
  • 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 6th - 9th/

What ages does Grade 6th - 9th/ accept?
Grade 6th - 9th/ is open to children ages 6–9. 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 6th - 9th/?
Grade 6th - 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 6th - 9th/ provide lunch?
Grade 6th - 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 6th - 9th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
Grade 6th - 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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