Good Times Day Camp
Good Times Day Camp, operated by the Naperville Park District, offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Naperville, Illinois, focusing on rec...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, napervilleparks.org, is the official site for the Naperville Park District, which operates Good Times Day Camp. The camp is a day program, as indicated by its name and the context of park district offerings. The Naperville Park District is a municipal parks organization. While the specific camp 'Good Times Day Camp' does not have a dedicated Google review page, the Naperville Park District itself has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 320 reviews, with themes often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific camp on the Naperville Park District website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks for the camp, though general park district employment policies would likely include such measures. Social media handles found on the Naperville Park District website are @napervilleparks for Instagram and NapervilleParks for Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Good Times Day Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–9
- 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 Good Times Day Camp
- What ages does Good Times Day Camp accept?
- Good Times Day Camp is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Good Times Day Camp cost?
- Good Times Day Camp 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 Good Times Day Camp's hours?
- Good Times Day Camp 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 Good Times Day Camp?
- Good Times Day 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 Good Times Day Camp provide lunch?
- Good Times Day 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 Good Times Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Naperville?
- Good Times Day Camp 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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