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Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp

Peoria Park District

Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 5-12 in Peoria, IL.

▌ Editor's read The Peoria Park District website (peoriaparks.org) loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp. This camp is designed for children aged 5-12, offering a traditional day camp experience with activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The Peoria Park District is a municipal entity, indicating a public ownership structure. While the site does not explicitly state an ACA accreditation for Ancient Oaks, it does mention that 'all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid.' The Peoria Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the entire district and not specific to Ancient Oaks camp. Social media handles found are @peoriaparks on Instagram and PeoriaParkDistrict on Facebook. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Ancient Oaks Summer 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2218 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL 61603
  • Phone: 309-688-3667

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp

What ages does Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp accept?
Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
What are Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp's hours?
Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp?
Ancient Oaks Summer 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 Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Ancient Oaks Summer 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 Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Peoria?
Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp is one of 8 traditional day camp 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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