REC Camp
REC Camp, offered by the Urbana Park District, provides traditional day camp activities for children in Urbana, Illinois, focusing on outdoor play and social...
▌ Editor's read The Urbana Park District's REC Camp is a day camp program for children, with the website urbanaparks.org/camps loading successfully and providing details on various camp offerings. The Urbana Park District has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 308 reviews, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs, though specific reviews for 'REC Camp' are not readily available. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Urbana Park District website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. The program is clearly a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks. Social media handles found on the website are @urbanaparkdistrict for Instagram and urbanaparkdistrict for Facebook. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and outdoor exploration.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
REC 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W Stoughton St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about REC Camp
- What ages does REC Camp accept?
- REC Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 REC Camp cost?
- REC Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are REC Camp's hours?
- REC Camp runs 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs REC Camp?
- REC 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 REC Camp provide lunch?
- REC 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside REC Camp.
- Nature Day Camp · North Urbana · Ages 6–13 · $140/week
- Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare · North Urbana · Ages 6–13 · $180/week
- REC Camp w/ Aftercare · West Urbana · Ages 6–12 · $190/week
- Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp · University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Nugent Hall · Ages 14–17 · $1,500/week