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City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13

Paterson · ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

Summer day camp at Public School No. 13 in Paterson, offering recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The website loads as a program detail page for 'Day Camp @ PS #13' offered by the City of Paterson Department of Recreation. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-13, specifically for Paterson residents, and is free of charge. The program runs from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and social development. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. No Google reviews were found specifically for 'Day Camp @ PS #13' or the Paterson Department of Recreation's summer camp programs. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 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: 5–13
  • Address: Public School No. 13, 137-145 Haledon Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522, USA
  • Phone: 973-321-1313

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13

What ages does City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 accept?
City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 is open to children ages 5–13. 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.
Who runs City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13?
City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 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 Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 provide lunch?
City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 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 City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Paterson?
City of Paterson Recreation Division Day Camp @ PS #13 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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