Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC)
The Frederick Douglass NRRC Summer Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Cleveland, focusing on recreational activities and commu...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Cleveland's Department of Parks, Recreation & Properties online catalog, which lists the 'Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC)' as a program. This indicates the camp is a municipal offering. The catalog details the camp as a day program with specific dates and age ranges, confirming its program type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the catalog page or through a search of the ACA directory. The catalog does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies. Google reviews for the Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Resource & Recreation Center show a 4.2-star rating from 11 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and programs. The City of Cleveland Department of Parks, Recreation & Properties has a Facebook page (ClevelandRec) which promotes various recreational activities, including summer camps.
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) 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 traditional day camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 9am-4pm
- Address: Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC)
- What ages does Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) accept?
- Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) cost?
- Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Financial assistance available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC)'s hours?
- Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC)?
- Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) 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 Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) provide lunch?
- Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) 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 Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Cleveland?
- Day Camp - Summer (Frederick Douglass NRRC) is one of 19 traditional day camp camps in Cleveland 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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