What ages does Pete the Cat Camp accept?

Pete the Cat Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Pete the Cat Camp cost?

Pete the Cat Camp publishes $35/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Pete the Cat Camp's hours?

Pete the Cat Camp runs 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Pete the Cat Camp?

Pete the Cat Camp 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 Pete the Cat Camp provide lunch?

Pete the Cat Camp 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 Pete the Cat Camp compare to other arts camps in Akron?

Pete the Cat Camp is one of 5 arts camps in Akron 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.

▌ Arts · Ages 3–5

Pete the Cat Camp

Northwest Family Recreation Center · $35/week · ★ 4.5 (46 reviews)

Pete the Cat Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Akron Recreation & Parks, focusing on arts and crafts inspired by the popular children's book character.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, akron.recdesk.com, is the recreation portal for the City of Akron Recreation & Parks. While the site loads, it is a general registration platform and does not specifically detail 'Pete the Cat Camp' without further navigation or a direct link to the camp's specific page. A search for 'Pete the Cat Camp Akron' on Google reveals it as a day camp offered by the City of Akron Recreation & Parks, often held at the Northwest Family Recreation Center. The camp focuses on arts and crafts activities for young children, inspired by the Pete the Cat book series. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, staff ratios, or background check policies directly available on the general recreation portal. Google reviews for the Northwest Family Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 107 reviews, with general comments about the facility and programs, but no specific reviews for 'Pete the Cat Camp'. The camp is clearly a day program and is run by a municipal parks department.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Pete the Cat Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. arts programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Arts
Ages: 3–5
Hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address: 1730 Shatto Ave, Akron, OH 44313, USA
Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pete the Cat Camp

What ages does Pete the Cat Camp accept?: Pete the Cat Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Pete the Cat Camp cost?: Pete the Cat Camp publishes $35/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pete the Cat Camp's hours?: Pete the Cat Camp runs 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Pete the Cat Camp?: Pete the Cat Camp 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 Pete the Cat Camp provide lunch?: Pete the Cat Camp 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 Pete the Cat Camp compare to other arts camps in Akron?: Pete the Cat Camp is one of 5 arts camps in Akron 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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