Super Summer Playground
A summer playground program for children aged 6-12 offered by the City of Dover Parks & Recreation.
▌ Editor's read The City of Dover's 'Youth Programs' webpage loads successfully and details the 'Super Summer Playground' camp. This is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekly fee of $125 for residents and $150 for non-residents. The program includes supervised activities, games, and field trips. The camp is run by the City of Dover Parks & Recreation, indicating it is a municipal program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The City of Dover's Facebook page (@CityofDoverDE) is active and promotes various city events, including youth programs. Google reviews for 'City of Dover Parks & Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 106 reviews, with some positive comments about well-maintained facilities and engaging programs, though specific camp reviews are not prominent. The website does not explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Super Summer Playground fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Address: 10 Electric Avenue, Dover, DE 19904
- Phone: 302-736-7050
- Cost notes: Daily drop-in fee of $50.00 per day.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Super Summer Playground
- What ages does Super Summer Playground accept?
- Super Summer Playground is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Super Summer Playground cost?
- Super Summer Playground publishes $125/week for the standard session. Daily drop-in fee of $50.00 per day. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Super Summer Playground?
- Super Summer Playground 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 Super Summer Playground provide lunch?
- Super Summer Playground 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Super Summer Playground.
- Camp Small Wonder · Towne Point Elementary School · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
- Fishing Camp · White Clay Creek State Park · Ages 8–10 · $210/week
- Nature Explorers Session 1 · Brandywine Creek State Park · Ages 5–7 · $200/week
- Park Young'uns · Cape Henlopen State Park · Ages 5–6
- No programs found. · Dover Recreation Center · Ages 5–12