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Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp

Kemeny Recreation Center

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department's WebTrac registration portal, where 'Recreation Summer Day Camp - Kemeny Recreation Center' is listed as a program. The camp is for ages 6-12 and runs from July 8 - August 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with an extended care option. The program description highlights activities like sports, games, arts & crafts, and educational components. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the registration page. The City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department has a Facebook page (DetroitParksandRec) which promotes various city programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Kemeny Recreation Center' show a 4.3-star rating based on 175 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Kemeny 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 2260 S Fort St, Detroit, MI 48217
  • Phone: (313) 628-2780
  • Cost notes: $0.00/$0.00

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp

What ages does Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp accept?
Kemeny 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 Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp cost?
Kemeny 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 Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp's hours?
Kemeny 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 Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp?
Kemeny 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 Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Kemeny 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 Kemeny Recreation Center Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Detroit?
Kemeny 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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