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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–17

Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps

Multiple locations

Metro Parks Tacoma offers a variety of summer camps including sports, nature, and arts for different age groups.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Metro Parks Tacoma website, specifically their 'Camps' category, which lists various summer day camps. The camps are categorized by age and interest, including nature, sports, and general recreation. The organization is clearly a municipal parks department, indicating public ownership and operation. Social media handles for Instagram (@metroparkstacoma) and Facebook (MetroParksTacoma) are easily found on their main website. While the site details camp offerings and registration, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Information regarding background checks for staff is not readily available on the camp pages, nor are state licensing numbers typically applicable for municipal recreation programs in the same way as private camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Metro Parks Tacoma Summer 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: Varies by camp
  • Address: 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
  • Phone: 253-305-1000
  • Cost notes: Varies by camp

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps

What ages does Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps accept?
Metro Parks Tacoma Summer 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 Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps cost?
Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by camp Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps's hours?
Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps runs Varies by camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps?
Metro Parks Tacoma Summer 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 Metro Parks Tacoma Summer Camps provide lunch?
Metro Parks Tacoma Summer 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.

Planning guides

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