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Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC

Red Deer · $40/week

The City of Red Deer offers PD Day Activities for children aged 8-12, providing a full day of supervised recreational activities during school breaks.

▌ Editor's read The City of Red Deer's 'PD Day Activities' are day camps for children aged 8-12, offered during professional development days when schools are closed. The program runs for 7 hours, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and costs $40 per day. Activities include games, crafts, and swimming, with participants needing to bring their own lunch, snacks, and drinks. The camp is operated by the City of Red Deer's Recreation and Culture department, indicating it is a municipal program. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it provides contact information for inquiries. Google reviews for 'City of Red Deer Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and diverse programming, though specific camp reviews are not detailed. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC 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: 8–12
  • Hours: (F) 9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Address: 4830 48 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T8, Canada
  • Phone: (403) 342-8111
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC

What ages does Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC accept?
Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC is open to children ages 8–12. 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 - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC cost?
Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC publishes $40/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC's hours?
Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC runs (F) 9:00AM - 4:00PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC?
Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC 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 - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC provide lunch?
Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC 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 - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC compare to other community/rec center camps in Red Deer?
Camp - PD Day Activities 7 hrs (8-12yrs) - DC is one of 19 community/rec center camps in Red Deer 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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