C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers
A summer day camp at C.B. Moore Recreation Center offering various activities for children in Philadelphia.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation finder page for the C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp at Hank Gathers. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The website does not provide details on ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for children aged 6-12, with a weekly cost of $75. Google reviews for 'C.B. Moore Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, with themes often praising the community atmosphere and variety of activities offered at the center, though specific camp reviews are not isolated. No social media handles are listed directly on the camp's specific page. The camp's affiliation with the city suggests a focus on providing accessible recreational opportunities for local youth.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2550 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
- Phone: 215-685-2760
- Cost notes: USD. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers
- What ages does C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers accept?
- C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers 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 C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers cost?
- C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers publishes $75/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 C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers's hours?
- C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers 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 C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers?
- C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers 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 C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers provide lunch?
- Yes — C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers 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 C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers compare to other community/rec center camps in Philadelphia?
- C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp @ Hank Gathers 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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