Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp
A traditional summer day camp offered by the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation at Clemente Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Detroit Parks & Recreation activity search page, where 'summer camp' can be searched. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks department. Specific details for the 'Recreation Summer Day Camp - Clemente Recreation Center' are not directly accessible from this general search page, requiring further navigation or direct contact with the center. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no information regarding state licensing, founder, years operating, staff ratios, or background check policies on the general Detroit Parks & Recreation website. Google reviews for 'Clemente Recreation Center' show a 4.1-star rating from 100 reviews, but these reviews are for the recreation center itself, not specifically the summer camp program. The program type is clearly a day camp. Social media handles specific to the Clemente Recreation Center or its summer camp were not found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day 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: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Address: 2631 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
- Phone: (313) 628-2700
- Cost notes: $0.00/$0.00
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp
- What ages does Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp accept?
- Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day 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 Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp cost?
- Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $0.00/$0.00 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp's hours?
- Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp runs 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp?
- Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day 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 Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day 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.
- How does Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Detroit?
- Clemente Recreation Center Summer Day Camp is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Detroit 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.
Planning guides
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