Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–15 · $80/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–15

Traditional Day Camp

Various Community Centers · $80/week

Asheville Parks & Recreation offers an affordable Traditional Day Camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The Asheville Parks & Recreation website loads as a legitimate municipal service page for summer camp registration. The Traditional Day Camp is for children aged 5-12 and costs $80 per week, making it a very affordable option. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. While not ACA accredited, the camp is run by a municipal parks department, which typically has its own set of safety and operational standards. Google reviews for 'Asheville Parks & Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The program emphasizes outdoor play, games, and crafts, indicating a focus on traditional camp activities. Social media handles for Asheville Parks & Recreation are @ashevilleparksandrecreation on Instagram and 'AshevilleParksandRecreation' on Facebook, where they frequently post updates and photos of various programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–15

Traditional Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 6–15
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
  • Phone: (828) 259-5800
  • Cost notes: USD. $70 for City of Asheville residents. Siblings receive a $10 discount.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Traditional Day Camp

What ages does Traditional Day Camp accept?
Traditional Day Camp is open to children ages 6–15. 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 Traditional Day Camp cost?
Traditional Day Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. USD. $70 for City of Asheville residents. Siblings receive a $10 discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Traditional Day Camp's hours?
Traditional Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Traditional Day Camp?
Traditional 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 Traditional Day Camp provide lunch?
Traditional 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.

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