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Proctor Day Camp

Proctor Recreation Center · $125/week

Proctor Day Camp, offered by the Peoria Park District, provides a traditional day camp experience for children at the Proctor Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The Peoria Park District website loads successfully and provides information for various camps, including Proctor Day Camp. The camp is a day program, operating from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with weekly themes and activities such as swimming, games, and crafts. The cost is $125 per week for residents and $140 for non-residents. The website mentions that staff are trained in CPR and First Aid, but does not explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The Peoria Park District has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with general comments about park facilities and programs. Social media handles for the Peoria Park District are @peoriaparks on Instagram and PeoriaParkDistrict on Facebook. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no specific state license number for day camps in Illinois was found on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Proctor 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: 5–13
  • Hours: 7:30am-5:00pm
  • Address: 309 S DuSable, Peoria, IL 61605, USA
  • Cost notes: $100 for Jun 15-19, Jul 13-17 due to holidays

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Proctor Day Camp

What ages does Proctor Day Camp accept?
Proctor Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Proctor Day Camp cost?
Proctor Day Camp publishes $125/week for the standard session. $100 for Jun 15-19, Jul 13-17 due to holidays Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Proctor Day Camp's hours?
Proctor Day Camp runs 7:30am-5:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Proctor Day Camp?
Proctor 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 Proctor Day Camp provide lunch?
Proctor 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 Proctor Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Peoria?
Proctor 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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