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WPCC - Youth Learning Labs

Washington Park Community Center

WPCC Youth Learning Labs offers academic-focused day camps for various age groups, including STEM, arts, and sports, operated by the Rockford Park District.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Rockford Park District's WebTrac registration portal, specifically displaying 'WPCC - Youth Learning Labs' camp options. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The listings show various day camp programs, including 'WPCC Youth Learning Labs - STEM Camp' for ages 6-12, 'WPCC Youth Learning Labs - Arts Camp' for ages 6-12, and 'WPCC Youth Learning Labs - Sports Camp' for ages 6-12, as well as 'WPCC Youth Learning Labs - Teen Camp' for ages 13-15. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Washington Park Community Center' (the location of WPCC) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and community programs. Specific staff ratios or background check policies are not detailed on the registration pages. The camp appears to be a day camp program with a focus on educational and recreational activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

WPCC - Youth Learning Labs 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 academic 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: Academic
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Address: 1401 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: (815) 987-8800
  • Cost notes: Additional camp for registered WPCC Youth Summer Camp participants.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about WPCC - Youth Learning Labs

What ages does WPCC - Youth Learning Labs accept?
WPCC - Youth Learning Labs is open to children ages 5–11. 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 WPCC - Youth Learning Labs cost?
WPCC - Youth Learning Labs doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Additional camp for registered WPCC Youth Summer Camp participants. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are WPCC - Youth Learning Labs's hours?
WPCC - Youth Learning Labs runs 8:30 am - 11:00 am. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs WPCC - Youth Learning Labs?
WPCC - Youth Learning Labs 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 WPCC - Youth Learning Labs provide lunch?
WPCC - Youth Learning Labs 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.

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