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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–17

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps

Various locations in Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Parks offers a variety of summer day camps for different ages and interests, focusing on recreation and skill

▌ Editor's read The Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps are operated by the City of Bellevue's Parks & Community Services department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The website lists a variety of day camps, including options for sports, arts, nature, and general recreation, catering to different age groups. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website. The camp information is provided directly by the city government, suggesting a focus on public service and community engagement. Social media handles for Bellevue Parks (@bellevueparks on Instagram and BellevueParks on Facebook) are active and showcase various park activities, including some camp-related content. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or detailed background check policies for staff, which is common for municipal programs. The program type is clearly day camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Various locations in Bellevue, WA
  • Phone: 425-452-6885
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Costs vary by camp. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps

What ages does Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps accept?
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps cost?
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Costs vary by camp. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps's hours?
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps?
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps 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 Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps provide lunch?
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Summer Day Camps 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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