SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10)
SRJC Camps provide engaging recreational activities for younger individuals with special needs aged 5-10.
▌ Editor's read The Joliet Park District's SRJC Camps website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp program for ages 5-10 at the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Joliet Park District has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000 reviews, with general feedback often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The website indicates that the camp offers a variety of activities including games, sports, arts & crafts, and field trips. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp is part of a larger park district, suggesting established operational protocols. Social media handles for the Joliet Park District are @jolietparkdistrict on Instagram and JolietParkDistrict on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–10
SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) 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: 5–10
- Address: Joliet Park District, 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
- Phone: 815-741-7275
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost not specified. 8 week and 4 week sessions offered.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10)
- What ages does SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) accept?
- SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) is open to children ages 5–10. 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 SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) cost?
- SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. 8 week and 4 week sessions offered. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10)?
- SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) 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 SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) provide lunch?
- SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10) 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside SRJC Camps (Ages 5-10).
- Camp Nowell · Nowell Park Recreation Center · Ages 5–12
- Farm Skills and Crafts · RW Farm Park · Ages 8–10 · $140/week
- Enchanted Science STEM Camp · Nowell Park Recreation Center · Ages 6–12 · $160/week
- SRJC Camps (Ages 11-21) · Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center · Ages 11–21