Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center
Cub Scout day camp at Cobbs Creek Environmental Center, offering outdoor activities and environmental education.
▌ Editor's read The website for Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center loads successfully and provides information about the day camp program. The camp is operated by the Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options. Activities include archery, BB guns, crafts, games, and STEM. The camp serves Cub Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade. The website mentions that all volunteers and staff undergo background checks and youth protection training. Google reviews for 'Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America' show a 4.6-star rating from 160 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the organization's commitment to youth development and outdoor experiences. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. No specific state license number was found for this particular day camp program.
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 8500 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19143
- Phone: 215-988-9000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, $195 by May 1, $235 after May 1
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center
- What ages does Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center accept?
- Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center cost?
- Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center publishes $195/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center's hours?
- Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center?
- Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center provide lunch?
- Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center 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 Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
- Cub Scout Day Camp - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center is one of 17 traditional day camp 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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