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City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps

Elizabeth Parks and Recreation · ★ 3.8 (13 reviews)

Elizabeth's Department of Recreation offers summer day camps with various activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps website loads successfully, detailing free day camp programs for children aged 6-13. The camps run from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, operating Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM at various park locations including Mattano Park, Miller Playground, and Mravlag Manor. The program includes breakfast and lunch, and registration is open to Elizabeth residents only. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. A Google search for 'City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps' reveals a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews for the 'City of Elizabeth Recreation Department' on Google Maps, with reviews often praising the variety of activities and community engagement. The camp's Facebook page, 'ElizabethNJRecreation', is linked from the website, but an Instagram handle is not provided. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's webpage.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps 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: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 501 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
  • Phone: 908-820-4220
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps accept?
City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–13. 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 City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps cost?
City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps?
City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps 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 City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
City of Elizabeth Department of Recreation Summer Camps 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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