program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker Recreation Center
The Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker Recreation Center offers a free, traditional day camp experience for Elizabeth, NJ residents aged 7-13, focusing on recr...
▌ Editor's read The Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker Recreation Center is a free day camp for Elizabeth, NJ residents aged 7-13, operated by the City of Elizabeth's Department of Recreation. The website provides limited details, primarily focusing on registration dates and requirements, such as proof of residency and birth certificate. There is no information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, specific daily activities, or background check policies. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for the Mickey Walker Recreation Center itself are generally positive, with a 4.3-star rating from 100 reviews, often praising the facilities and community programs, though specific camp reviews are not available. The camp's municipal ownership suggests a focus on community service and accessibility.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 860 Anna Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- 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 Mickey Walker Recreation Center
- What ages does program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker Recreation Center accept?
- program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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 Mickey Walker Recreation Center cost?
- program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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 Mickey Walker Recreation Center's hours?
- program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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 Mickey Walker Recreation Center?
- program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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 Mickey Walker Recreation Center provide lunch?
- program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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 Mickey Walker Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Elizabeth?
- program_name: Summer Day Camp at Mickey Walker 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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