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Books & Balls PS #16

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Books & Balls PS #16 is a free summer day camp offered by the City of Paterson's Department of Recreation, providing activities for children aged 6-13.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Paterson's Department of Recreation activities page, which lists 'Books & Balls PS #16' as a summer camp. This camp is a free day program for children aged 6-13, running from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is operated by the municipal parks department. There is no information available regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies on the website. Google reviews for 'Books & Balls PS #16' specifically were not found, nor were any social media handles directly linked to this specific camp program on the Paterson Recreation site. The camp is clearly a day program, and its municipal affiliation indicates it is publicly funded.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Books & Balls PS #16 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: 8–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 100 Haledon Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522
  • Phone: (973) 321-1313
  • Cost notes: USD. registration_fee:

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Books & Balls PS #16

What ages does Books & Balls PS #16 accept?
Books & Balls PS #16 is open to children ages 8–13. 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 Books & Balls PS #16 cost?
Books & Balls PS #16 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. registration_fee: Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Books & Balls PS #16's hours?
Books & Balls PS #16 runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Books & Balls PS #16?
Books & Balls PS #16 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 Books & Balls PS #16 provide lunch?
Books & Balls PS #16 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 Books & Balls PS #16 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Paterson?
Books & Balls PS #16 is one of 17 traditional day camp camps in Paterson 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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