Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps
Reading Recreation Commission offers free summer playground programs for children aged 7-13 at various city parks, focusing on supervised play and activities.
▌ Editor's read The Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps website (readingrec.org/playground.htm) loads successfully, detailing their free summer playground program for children aged 7-13. The program operates at various city parks, including Baer, City, Egelman, and 11th & Pike, from June 17 to August 2, 2024. The program is described as supervised play and activities, running Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for staff. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it's run by the Reading Recreation Commission. Google reviews for 'Reading Recreation Commission' show a 4.5-star rating from 109 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs. A Facebook handle, 'ReadingRecreationCommission', is linked from the main site.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 3–17
Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 3–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 320 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
- Phone: (610) 655-6200
- Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps
- What ages does Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps accept?
- Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps cost?
- Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps's hours?
- Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps 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 Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps?
- Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps 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 Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Reading Recreation Commission Summer Camps.
- Keffer Park Art Camp · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 6–14 · $14/week
- Schlegel Park Water Fun Camp · indoor_outdoor: outdoor · Ages 6–14 · $16/week
- 11th & Pike Recreation Center · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 6–12 · $11/week
- 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center · indoor_outdoor: mixed · Ages 6–12 · $11/week