KORE Summer Camp
A summer day camp for ages 6-12 at various Knoxville community centers, offering diverse recreational activities.
▌ Editor's read The KORE Summer Camp is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation department. The official website (knoxvilletn.gov) loads successfully and provides details about the camp, including its focus on sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekly fee of $50. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (KnoxvilleParksandRec) which promotes their programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Knoxville Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and community engagement. However, specific reviews for the KORE Summer Camp itself are not readily available. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
KORE Summer Camp 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: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Address: Various Community Centers, Knoxville, TN
- Phone: 865-215-4311
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $100 for Non-City Residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about KORE Summer Camp
- What ages does KORE Summer Camp accept?
- KORE Summer Camp 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 KORE Summer Camp cost?
- KORE Summer Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are KORE Summer Camp's hours?
- KORE Summer Camp runs 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 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 KORE Summer Camp?
- KORE Summer Camp 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 KORE Summer Camp provide lunch?
- KORE Summer Camp 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
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