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Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14)

Frontier S.C. Central Pavilion - 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. · $290/week · ★ 4.4 (32 reviews)

Camp Frontier, offered by the Naperville Park District, provides a traditional day camp experience for children aged 9-14 with a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read The Naperville Park District website (napervilleparks.org) loads successfully and details various programs, including Camp Frontier. While Camp Frontier itself doesn't have a dedicated Google review page, the Naperville Park District has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 384 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. The camp is a day camp for ages 9-14, operating out of Frontier S.C. Central Pavilion. The Naperville Park District is a municipal parks organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is listed. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor is a state license number provided on the website. Social media handles found are @napervilleparks on Instagram and 'napervilleparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–14

Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–14
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: Naperville, IL 60540, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14)

What ages does Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) accept?
Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) is open to children ages 9–14. 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 Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) cost?
Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) publishes $290/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14)'s hours?
Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) runs 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14)?
Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) 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 Frontier (Ages 9-14) provide lunch?
Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) 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 Frontier (Ages 9-14) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Naperville?
Camp Frontier (Ages 9-14) is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Naperville 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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