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Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens

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A summer camp for teens offering a variety of activities, field trips, and opportunities for social engagement.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Olympic Peninsula Parks & Arts Recreation (OPPAR) activity search page, where 'Especially For Teens' is listed as a program. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department. The camp offers various day programs for teens, such as 'Teen Adventure Camp' and 'Teen Leadership Camp,' suggesting a focus on recreational and developmental activities. Social media handles for Olympic Parks & Arts Recreation (@olympicparksartsrec on Instagram and 'olympicparksartsrec' on Facebook) are active, showcasing their community involvement and program offerings. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the provided page or readily available through a quick search of the OPPAR website. The camp's structure as part of a municipal parks department implies a commitment to public service and community well-being.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–14
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 325 Plymouth St NW, Olympia, WA 98502
  • Phone: (360) 753-8380
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Varies by session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens

What ages does Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens accept?
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens cost?
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by session. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens's hours?
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens?
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens 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 Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens provide lunch?
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens 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 Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens offer transportation?
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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