Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $175/week
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Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12

Waukegan · $175/week

The Belvidere Explorers camp, offered by the Waukegan Park District, provides a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field tri...

▌ Editor's read The Waukegan Park District website loads as a real camp site, offering various summer camp programs including the Belvidere Explorers camp. The camp is a day program, run by the municipal Waukegan Park District. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and that a nurse is on-site for summer camps, indicating a focus on safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site mentions a commitment to safety. The Waukegan Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @waukeganparks on Instagram and 'waukeganparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9am to 4pm
  • Address: 412 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
  • Cost notes: $175 for residents, $202 for non-residents

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12

What ages does Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 accept?
Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 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 Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 cost?
Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12's hours?
Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 runs 9am to 4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12?
Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 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 Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 provide lunch?
Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 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 Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 compare to other community/rec center camps in Waukegan?
Belvidere Explorers - June 8-12 is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Waukegan 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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