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Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp

Farwell Recreation Center

A traditional summer day camp offered by the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation at Farwell Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department's WebTrac registration portal, which lists the 'Recreation Summer Day Camp - Farwell Recreation Center' as an available program. The camp is clearly a day camp, offering activities for different age groups (6-12 and 13-17) as indicated by the registration options. It is operated by a municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor could it be found in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Farwell Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and programs. The Detroit Parks & Recreation Department has a Facebook page (@DetroitParksandRec) which promotes various programs, including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–10

Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–10
  • Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 2711 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48234
  • Phone: (313) 628-2740
  • Cost notes: $0.00/$0.00

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp

What ages does Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp accept?
Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 3–10. 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 Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp cost?
Farwell 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 Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp's hours?
Farwell 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 Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp?
Farwell 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 Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Farwell 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 Farwell Recreation Center Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Detroit?
Farwell 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.

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