Camp · Aquatic · Ages 8–12 · $50/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–12

Water Fun Camp

Northwest Family Recreation Center · $50/week

Water Fun Camp offers a variety of aquatic activities for children aged 6-12, focusing on water safety, swimming skills, and recreational water games.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Akron Recreation & Parks RecDesk page, which lists the 'Water Fun Camp'. The camp is described as being for ages 6-12 and focuses on water safety, swimming skills, and water games. It is offered at the Northwest Family Recreation Center. The camp is clearly a day camp program. As it is operated by Akron Recreation & Parks, it falls under municipal ownership. While the page details activities and age groups, it does not provide information on ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific licensing details beyond its municipal affiliation. The Facebook handle for Akron Recreation & Parks was found, but no direct Instagram handle for the camp or department was immediately apparent.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Water Fun Camp 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 aquatic 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

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm
  • Address: 1730 Shatto Ave, Akron, OH 44313
  • Phone: (330) 375-2804

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Water Fun Camp

What ages does Water Fun Camp accept?
Water Fun Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Water Fun Camp cost?
Water Fun Camp publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Water Fun Camp's hours?
Water Fun Camp runs 9:00am-1:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Water Fun Camp?
Water Fun 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 Water Fun Camp provide lunch?
Water Fun 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.

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