Recreation Center Camp
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation offers summer day camps for children aged 5-12 at various recreation centers,...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation summer camps page, confirming it loads successfully. The page details various summer day camp options for children aged 5-12 at multiple recreation centers across Virginia Beach. The camps are operated by the City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The website states that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. While specific years of operation for the summer camp program are not explicitly stated, the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation department has been serving the community for over 20 years, with summer camps being a consistent offering. No ACA accreditation information was found on the website. Social media handles for Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation were found on their main website, including Instagram (@vb_parks_rec) and Facebook (virginiabeachparksandrecreation).
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Recreation Center 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 community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 2154 Landstown Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Phone: (757) 385-5950
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Weekly Cost: $143 (full) / $72 (reduced)
↗ What parents like
- Reduced fee available
- Multiple locations
↘ Watch for
- Registration in blocks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Recreation Center Camp
- What ages does Recreation Center Camp accept?
- Recreation Center Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Recreation Center Camp cost?
- Recreation Center Camp publishes $143/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Recreation Center Camp's hours?
- Recreation Center Camp runs 6:30 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 Recreation Center Camp?
- Recreation Center Camp is operated by the local parks department, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Recreation Center Camp provide lunch?
- Recreation Center 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.
- Does Recreation Center Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Recreation Center Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Planning guides
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- KO's Tae Kwon Do Summer Camp · World Martial Arts · Ages 5–12
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp · Multiple Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor/Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/child-care/summer-camps Registration URL: Not specified · Ages 5–11 · $143/week
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp · Centerville Elementary, Kingston Elementary, Landstown Elementary, Red Mill Elementary, and Thoroughbred Elementary. · Ages 5–11 · $143/week
- Linkhorn Park Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Linkhorn Park Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Middle School Camps · Multiple Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor/Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/child-care/summer-camps Registration URL: Not specified · Ages 11–14 · $149/week
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