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C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp@ Hank Gathers

Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center · $75/week

C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp at Hank Gathers offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Philadelphia.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL for C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp at Hank Gathers loads successfully, confirming its existence as a program offered by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The camp is categorized as a day camp and is priced at $75 per week, indicating an affordable community-based program. While the specific camp page is sparse on details, the broader Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Facebook page (PhiladelphiaParksandRec) is active and provides general information about the department's offerings. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp was found on the provided page or through general searches of the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation website. The camp's operation under a municipal parks department suggests it is a government-run entity. There is no indication of how many years this specific camp has been operating, nor is there a founder listed, as it is a city-run program.
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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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Address: 2551 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Cost notes: $450.00 total/season

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • 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. $450.00 total/season 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 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 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?
C.B. Moore Recreation Center Summer Day Camp@ Hank Gathers 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 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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