Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–14 · $185/week
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City of Peoria Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $185/week

The City of Peoria Summer Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips for children ages 5-13, focusing on f...

▌ Editor's read The City of Peoria Summer Camp is a day camp program operated by the City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the URL (peoriaaz.gov/summercamp) and the 'About Us' section on the Parks and Recreation page. The camp caters to children aged 5-13, offering a variety of activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips, as detailed on the program's main page. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as a search of the ACA directory for 'City of Peoria' or 'Peoria Summer Camp' yielded no results. While the website provides information on registration and activities, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or provide details regarding staff background checks. The camp's social media presence is integrated with the City of Peoria's official accounts, including Instagram (@peoriaaz) and Facebook (peoriaaz), indicating a municipal ownership structure. The program runs for multiple weeks throughout the summer, with specific dates and themes outlined on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

City of Peoria Summer Camp 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria, AZ 85345
  • Phone: (623) 773-7137
  • Cost notes: USD. Weekly (4-5 days) is $185. Part-time (1-3 days) is $115. Summer School rates also available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Peoria Summer Camp

What ages does City of Peoria Summer Camp accept?
City of Peoria Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 City of Peoria Summer Camp cost?
City of Peoria Summer Camp publishes $185/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Peoria Summer Camp's hours?
City of Peoria Summer Camp runs 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Peoria Summer Camp?
City of Peoria Summer Camp 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 City of Peoria Summer Camp provide lunch?
City of Peoria Summer Camp 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 City of Peoria Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Peoria?
City of Peoria Summer Camp is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Peoria 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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