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Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27

PS #27 · ★ 3.7 (3 reviews)

Paterson Books & Balls Camp at PS #27 offers a free summer day camp experience focusing on literacy and sports for children in grades K-8.

▌ Editor's read The Paterson Books & Balls Camp at PS #27 is a free day camp for children in grades K-8, operated by the City of Paterson Department of Recreation. The program focuses on literacy and sports, aiming to provide a balanced summer experience. The camp's website is hosted on the city's recreation portal (patersonnj.myrec.com), indicating it is a municipal program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the program details page. The camp's Facebook page, 'Paterson Recreation,' has 2.4K followers and features posts about various city recreation programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Paterson Books & Balls Camp' are not readily available, but the Paterson Recreation Department has a 4.0-star rating from 10 reviews. The program details do not specify staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp runs from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 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 academic 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: Academic
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 250 Richmond Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502, USA
  • Cost notes: Free of charge. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27

What ages does Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 accept?
Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 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 Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 cost?
Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27's hours?
Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 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 Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27?
Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 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 Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 provide lunch?
Paterson Books & Balls Camp - PS #27 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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