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Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park

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Playground Activities Summer Camp at South Ardmore Park offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on outdoor play and supervi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing the Playground Activities Summer Camp at South Ardmore Park, run by Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation. This indicates a municipal-parks owner type. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, offering activities like sports, games, arts & crafts, and special events. The cost is listed as $250 for residents and $300 for non-residents for a two-week session, or $83.33 per week. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or mentions of background checks were found on the program page. Google reviews for 'Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 106 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and community programs, but no specific reviews for this summer camp. The camp operates from June 17 to August 9, 2024, with various two-week sessions.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: "9:00 AM - 3:00 PM"
  • Address: 450 East Athens Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. "$500 for residents, $600 for non-residents for the full 6-week session."

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park

What ages does Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park accept?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park cost?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park publishes $83/week for the standard session. USD. "$500 for residents, $600 for non-residents for the full 6-week session." Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park's hours?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park 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 Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park 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 Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park provide lunch?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park 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 Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wynnewood?
Playground Activities Summer Camp - South Ardmore Park is one of 10 traditional day camp camps in Wynnewood 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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