Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14 · $160/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14

SPARC Summer Quest

Oak Grove · $160/week

SPARC Summer Quest offers a variety of themed day camp experiences for children in Tacoma, focusing on active play, creative arts, and outdoor exploration.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads as the official camp page for Metro Parks Tacoma, which operates SPARC Summer Quest. The camp is a day camp program, offering various themed sessions for different age groups, including 'Adventure Quest' and 'Creative Quest.' As a program of Metro Parks Tacoma, the owner type is municipal-parks. The website mentions that 'all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes active and engaging activities. The Metro Parks Tacoma Facebook page (metroparkstacoma) and Instagram (@metroparkstacoma) are active, showcasing various park activities, including camp-related content. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Metro Parks Tacoma' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the park system, though not specific to SPARC Summer Quest.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

SPARC Summer Quest is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Address: 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Phone: (253) 305-1000
  • Cost notes: Per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SPARC Summer Quest

What ages does SPARC Summer Quest accept?
SPARC Summer Quest 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 SPARC Summer Quest cost?
SPARC Summer Quest publishes $160/week for the standard session. Per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SPARC Summer Quest's hours?
SPARC Summer Quest runs 7 a.m.-6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SPARC Summer Quest?
SPARC Summer Quest 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 SPARC Summer Quest provide lunch?
SPARC Summer Quest 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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