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program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center

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The Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Elizabeth, NJ, focusing on recreational activ...

▌ Editor's read The website for the Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center loads successfully and provides information about the City of Elizabeth's day camp offerings. This camp is operated by the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey, indicating it is a municipal program. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. The program is clearly a day camp, offering activities during the day. Google reviews for 'Fred Erxleben Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating based on 23 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and programs. The City of Elizabeth's Facebook page is linked, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. The site directs interested parties to contact the Recreation Department for registration details.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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: 513 Richmond St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA
  • 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 Fred Erxleben Recreation Center

What ages does program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center accept?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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 Fred Erxleben Recreation Center cost?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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 Fred Erxleben Recreation Center's hours?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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 Fred Erxleben Recreation Center?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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 Fred Erxleben Recreation Center provide lunch?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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 Fred Erxleben Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Elizabeth?
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Fred Erxleben Recreation Center 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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