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Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield

Garfield

Summer day camp at Garfield Elementary in Olympia, WA, offering various activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation activity search page, specifically filtered for 'camp' activities. This indicates that Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield is a program offered by a municipal parks and recreation department. The camp is a day camp, as evidenced by the activity listings. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation on the website, nor is there a specific state license number listed for the camp itself, which is common for municipal programs. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or mentions of background checks were found. Google reviews for 'Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield' or 'OlyPArksArtsRec' did not yield specific ratings or counts for the camp itself, though the City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation generally has positive community feedback. Social media handles for the camp were not readily available on the activity page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Garfield Elementary School, 325 Plymouth St NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
  • Phone: (360) 753-8380
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Fee details not immediately available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield

What ages does Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield accept?
Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield cost?
Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Fee details not immediately available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield's hours?
Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield 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 Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield?
Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield 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 Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield provide lunch?
Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield 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 Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield compare to other traditional day camp camps in Olympia?
Camp Olywahoo! - Garfield is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Olympia 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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