Adaptive Summer Camp
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation offers an Adaptive Summer Camp designed for individuals with disabilities, focusing on recreation, social skills, and ind...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/parks-recreation/activities/camps/, loads successfully and is the official site for Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation. This organization offers an 'Adaptive Summer Camp' as part of its broader camp offerings, specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. The camp focuses on recreation, social skills, and independence. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by Salt Lake County. The program type appears to be day camp, based on the general description of summer camps on the site. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided camp page. Google reviews for 'Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the county's services, though specific reviews for the Adaptive Summer Camp are not readily available. Social media handles found for Salt Lake County are @saltlakecounty on Instagram and 'SaltLakeCounty' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–21
Adaptive 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 specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 6–21
- Address: 200 E 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Phone: (385) 468-1670
- Cost notes: USD. Cost not specified, application process required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Adaptive Summer Camp
- What ages does Adaptive Summer Camp accept?
- Adaptive Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–21. 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 Adaptive Summer Camp cost?
- Adaptive Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost not specified, application process required. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Adaptive Summer Camp?
- Adaptive 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 Adaptive Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Adaptive 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.
- How does Adaptive Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in Salt Lake City?
- Adaptive Summer Camp is one of 11 specialty camps in Salt Lake City 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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