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program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27

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The Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 is a free program offered by the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey, providing recreational activities for c...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, elizabethnj.org/260/Day-Camps, loads successfully and details the City of Elizabeth's Summer Day Camp program, including the location at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27. The camp is described as a free program for Elizabeth residents, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. The program is clearly a day camp. The City of Elizabeth has a Facebook page (cityofelizabeth), but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27' were not readily available, likely due to it being a municipal program rather than a privately run camp. The website indicates registration typically opens in May.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 505 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
  • Phone: (908) 820-4220
  • Cost notes: USD. "Free for Elizabeth residents"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27

What ages does program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 accept?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 is open to children ages 5–12. 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 program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 cost?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. "Free for Elizabeth residents" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27's hours?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 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 program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 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 program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 provide lunch?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 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 program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Elizabeth?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School #27 is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Elizabeth 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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