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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

48th ST Summer Camp

Marie Winchester Playground · $67/week

The 48th St Summer Camp, run by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12 with various activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a page for the 48th St Summer Camp, confirming it is a day camp for children aged 6-12. The camp is operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, indicating it is a municipal program. The weekly cost is listed as $66.67. The camp description mentions activities such as arts & crafts, sports, games, and field trips. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the camp's individual page. However, the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Facebook page is discoverable, which is the broader organization operating the camp.
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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 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Address: 2326 N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Cost notes: $400.00 total/season

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. $400.00 total/season 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 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. 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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