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Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids

Erin's Pavilion · $160/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids, offered by the Springfield Park District, provides a day camp experience for children with disabilities, focusing on socia...

▌ Editor's read The Springfield Park District website (springfieldparks.org) loads successfully and provides information about various programs, including the Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids. The camp is a day program designed for children with disabilities, focusing on social skills, recreation, and community integration, as detailed on the 'Special Recreation' section of the website. The Springfield Park District is a municipal entity, making the owner type 'municipal-parks'. The website lists a Google review rating of 4.6 stars from 1,000+ reviews for the Springfield Park District. While the website mentions general employment opportunities, specific language regarding staff background checks for this particular camp was not readily found. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @springfieldparks on Instagram and 'springfieldparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids 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
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids

What ages does Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids accept?
Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids 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 Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids cost?
Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids publishes $160/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids's hours?
Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids?
Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids 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 Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids provide lunch?
Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids 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 Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids compare to other specialty camps in Springfield?
Special Recreation Camp LEAP Kids 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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