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A&W Summer Day Camp

The Frank Glavin Playground · $117/week

A&W Summer Day Camp offers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, and educational games for children in Philadelphia.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation finder, specifically for the A&W Summer Day Camp. The camp is clearly identified as a day camp, offering activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and educational games. The cost is listed as $116.67 per week. As it's part of the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation system, the owner type is municipal-parks. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies directly on this listing. Social media presence is associated with the overarching Philadelphia Parks & Recreation department, not a specific camp handle.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

A&W Summer 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 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: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Address: 3267-81 Almond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
  • Cost notes: $700.00 total/season

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about A&W Summer Day Camp

What ages does A&W Summer Day Camp accept?
A&W Summer Day 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 A&W Summer Day Camp cost?
A&W Summer Day Camp publishes $117/week for the standard session. $700.00 total/season Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are A&W Summer Day Camp's hours?
A&W Summer Day Camp runs 8:00 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 A&W Summer Day Camp?
A&W Summer 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 A&W Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
A&W Summer 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.
How does A&W Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Philadelphia?
A&W Summer Day 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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