Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp
Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp, offered by Federal Way Parks & Recreation, provides themed weekly day camp experiences for young children focusing on play, ...
▌ Editor's read The Federal Way Parks & Recreation website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including the Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp. This camp is a day program designed for children aged 3-5, offering weekly themed sessions such as 'Superheroes' and 'Under the Sea.' The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with an option for extended care until 3:00 PM. The cost is listed as $155 per week for residents and $180 for non-residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information on the website. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity. Social media handles found are @federalwayparks on Instagram and FederalWayParks on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Federal Way Parks & Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 3–5
Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 3–5
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Address: 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Cost notes: USD 155 per week. A USD 55 annual summer camp enrollment fee is required. A USD 50 non-refundable/non-transferable holding fee per week is due at registration.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp
- What ages does Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp accept?
- Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp cost?
- Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp publishes $155/week for the standard session. USD 155 per week. A USD 55 annual summer camp enrollment fee is required. A USD 50 non-refundable/non-transferable holding fee per week is due at registration. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp's hours?
- Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp?
- Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp 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 Fireflies Preschool Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Fireflies Preschool Summer 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.
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