Camp · Specialty · Ages 3–5 · $235/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 3–5

Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's

Tyson Recreation Center · $235/week

The City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation offers a "Little Chef's" preschool summer camp focused on culinary activities for young children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which is a legitimate municipal website. The 'Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's' is listed as a day camp for ages 3-5, focusing on culinary activities. The camp is part of a broader offering by the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation department, indicating it is municipally owned and operated. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp or the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation department. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Hillsboro Parks & Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs. Social media handles for Hillsboro Parks & Recreation are @hillsboroparks on Instagram and 'HillsboroParks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 5303 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Phone: (503) 681-6120
  • Cost notes: $235 Resident, $270 Non-Resident

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's

What ages does Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's accept?
Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's 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 Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's cost?
Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's publishes $235/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's's hours?
Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's runs 9:00 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 Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's?
Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's 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 Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's provide lunch?
Preschool Summer Camp: Little Chef's 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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