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SPARC Summer Adventure

Disney Elementary · $150/week

SPARC Summer Adventure, offered by the Peoria Park District, provides a traditional day camp experience with activities like swimming, sports, and arts for c...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads successfully and is the official website for the Peoria Park District's camp offerings, including SPARC Summer Adventure. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, focusing on traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, and arts and crafts. It is operated by the Peoria Park District, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website states, 'All Peoria Park District staff are subject to a thorough background check,' which is a positive safety indicator. While specific Google reviews for 'SPARC Summer Adventure' were not readily available, the Peoria Park District generally holds a 4.5-star rating from 1,000+ reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the Peoria Park District are @peoriaparkdistrict on Instagram and 'peoriaparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

SPARC Summer Adventure 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 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Address: 1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
  • Phone: (309) 682-1200
  • Cost notes: Per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SPARC Summer Adventure

What ages does SPARC Summer Adventure accept?
SPARC Summer Adventure 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.
How much does SPARC Summer Adventure cost?
SPARC Summer Adventure publishes $150/week for the standard session. Per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SPARC Summer Adventure's hours?
SPARC Summer Adventure runs 7 a.m.-6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SPARC Summer Adventure?
SPARC Summer Adventure 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 SPARC Summer Adventure provide lunch?
SPARC Summer Adventure 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 SPARC Summer Adventure compare to other traditional day camp camps in Peoria?
SPARC Summer Adventure 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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