What ages does 48th St Summer Camp accept?

48th St Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 48th St Summer Camp cost?

48th St Summer Camp publishes $67/week for the standard session. USD. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are 48th St Summer Camp's hours?

48th St Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs 48th St Summer Camp?

48th St Summer 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 48th St Summer Camp provide lunch?

48th St Summer 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.

How does 48th St Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Philadelphia?

48th St Summer Camp is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Philadelphia 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

48th St Summer Camp

Not mentioned Indoor/Outdoor: Not mentioned · $67/week

Community summer camp offering recreational activities for children in Philadelphia.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a page on the City of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation website, confirming the existence of the 48th St Summer Camp. The camp is a day program for children aged 6-12, running from June 24 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly cost of $66.67. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this page. No social media handles were found directly linked from the camp's specific page. Google reviews for '48th St Summer Camp Philadelphia' are not readily available as a distinct entity, likely due to its integration within the broader Parks & Recreation department. The camp's description emphasizes outdoor activities and community involvement.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

48th St Summer 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 community/rec center program.

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: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 6–12
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 125 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: (215) 685-2700
Cost notes: USD. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 48th St Summer Camp

What ages does 48th St Summer Camp accept?: 48th St Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 48th St Summer Camp cost?: 48th St Summer Camp publishes $67/week for the standard session. USD. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 48th St Summer Camp's hours?: 48th St Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs 48th St Summer Camp?: 48th St Summer 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 48th St Summer Camp provide lunch?: 48th St Summer 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.
How does 48th St Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Philadelphia?: 48th St Summer Camp is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Philadelphia 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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