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Paterson Recreation Day Camps

Paterson · ★ 3.7 (6 reviews)

City-run day camps offering various activities for children in Paterson, New Jersey.

▌ Editor's read The website loads as a legitimate page for the City of Paterson's Recreation Division, detailing their summer day camp offerings. The camp is explicitly stated to be free for Paterson residents aged 5-13, running from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Activities listed include arts and crafts, sports, educational programs, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is a state license number provided. The camp is clearly operated by the municipal parks department. A Facebook page for 'Paterson Recreation' is linked, which appears to be the official social media presence. Google reviews for 'Paterson Recreation' show a 3.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about community programs, though not specifically detailing the summer camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Paterson Recreation Day Camps 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: 170 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Paterson, NJ 07501
  • Phone: 973-321-1313

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Paterson Recreation Day Camps

What ages does Paterson Recreation Day Camps accept?
Paterson Recreation Day Camps 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 Paterson Recreation Day Camps?
Paterson Recreation Day 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 Paterson Recreation Day Camps provide lunch?
Paterson Recreation Day 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.
How does Paterson Recreation Day Camps compare to other traditional day camp camps in Paterson?
Paterson Recreation Day Camps 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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