Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day)
Camp Corvallis's Recreation Station offers half-day traditional day camp experiences for children aged 6-12, focusing on games, crafts, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/youth-camps, loads successfully and details various youth camps offered by the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation, including Camp Corvallis. The Recreation Station is a half-day program for ages 6-12, running Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM, with activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 104 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @corvallisparksandrec on Instagram and CorvallisParksandRecreation on Facebook. The camp is clearly a day camp and is owned and operated by a municipal parks department.
Who thrives here Ages 4–6
Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–6
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333
- Cost notes: USD $75/week for residents, $94/week for non-residents. Jul 20-24 is $60/$75.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day)
- What ages does Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) accept?
- Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) cost?
- Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) publishes $75/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day)'s hours?
- Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day)?
- Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) 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 Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) provide lunch?
- Camp Corvallis - Recreation Station (Half Day) 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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