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Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming)

Erin's Pavilion

Adaptive day camp for children with disabilities, offering recreational activities and social opportunities.

▌ Editor's read Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) is a day camp for children aged 5-12 with special needs, operated by the Springfield Park District. The camp is held at Erin's Pavilion and aims to provide a safe and fun environment with adaptive programming. The Springfield Park District, which runs the camp, has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for the Springfield Park District are @springfieldparks on Instagram and 'springfieldparks' on Facebook. The program is clearly a day camp, and its ownership is municipal, falling under the Springfield Park District.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 2500 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
  • Phone: 217-544-1751
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified. Weekly program. Registration deadlines are the Friday prior to the week attending.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming)

What ages does Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) accept?
Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) 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 Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) cost?
Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. Weekly program. Registration deadlines are the Friday prior to the week attending. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming)?
Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) 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 Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) provide lunch?
Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) 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 Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) compare to other specialty camps in Springfield?
Camp L.E.A.P. (Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming) is one of 5 specialty camps in Springfield 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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