City of Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
The City of Paterson Parks & Recreation offers affordable summer day camps for children, focusing on recreational activities and community engagement.
▌ Editor's read The City of Paterson Parks & Recreation website (patersonnj.myrec.com) loads successfully and details various activities, including summer camps. The camps are day programs, as indicated by the schedule and activity descriptions. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is operated by the City of Paterson's recreation department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'City of Paterson Parks & Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.0 stars based on 100+ reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and community focus, though some mention facility conditions. The Facebook page 'PatersonRecreation' is linked from the site, but an Instagram handle is not readily available. The program emphasizes a range of activities including arts and crafts, sports, and educational components, aiming to provide a safe and engaging summer experience for local youth.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 3–17
City of Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 3–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 111 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505
- Phone: (973) 321-1313
- 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 Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
- What ages does City of Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps accept?
- City of Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps cost?
- City of Paterson Parks & 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 Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
- City of Paterson Parks & 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 Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps?
- City of Paterson Parks & 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 Paterson Parks & Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
- City of Paterson Parks & 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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