Splash & Dash Day Camp
Aquatic-focused day camp with swimming, games, and crafts for children aged 6-10, offered by Hillsboro Parks &
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation summer camps page, confirming the camp's existence and municipal ownership. The page lists 'Splash & Dash Day Camp' as one of their offerings, indicating it is a day camp. The camp is specifically described as an aquatic camp, focusing on water-based activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation website. Social media links for Hillsboro Parks & Recreation (@hillsboroparks on Instagram and HillsboroParksRec on Facebook) are present on the main city website, though not directly on the camps page. Information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff was not found on the provided URL.
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Splash & Dash Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given aquatic program.
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: Aquatic
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Address: Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC), 953 SE Maple St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Phone: (503) 681-6120
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $120 Resident, $180 Non-Resident
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Splash & Dash Day Camp
- What ages does Splash & Dash Day Camp accept?
- Splash & Dash Day Camp is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Splash & Dash Day Camp cost?
- Splash & Dash Day Camp publishes $120/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Splash & Dash Day Camp's hours?
- Splash & Dash Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Splash & Dash Day Camp?
- Splash & Dash Day 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 Splash & Dash Day Camp provide lunch?
- Splash & Dash Day 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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