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Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park

indoor_outdoor: mixed

Free summer playground program for Allentown youth offering supervised activities and games at various park and school

▌ Editor's read The Summer Playground Program at Roosevelt Park is a free day program offered by the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation for children aged 7-15. The program runs from June 17 to August 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events, with supervision provided by trained staff. The program is not accredited by the ACA. While specific Google reviews for this particular playground program are not readily available, the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation generally receives positive feedback for its community programs. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Social media presence is through the City of Allentown Parks and Recreation Facebook page (allentownparksandrecreation).
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–15
  • Hours: "Mondays: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM"
  • Address: 200 W Susquehanna St, Allentown, PA 18103, USA
  • Phone: 610-437-7757
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. "Free eight-week summer playground program"

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park

What ages does Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park accept?
Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park 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 Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park cost?
Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. "Free eight-week summer playground program" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park's hours?
Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park runs "Mondays: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park?
Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park 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 Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Allentown?
Summer Playground Program - Roosevelt Park is one of 16 traditional day camp camps in Allentown 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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