Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $141/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Recreation Summer Camps

Multiple Locations · $141/week

Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation offers diverse summer day camps focusing on sports, arts, and outdoor adventures for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation website (saltlakecounty.gov/parks-recreation/activities/camps/) loads successfully and provides information on various summer day camps. These camps are categorized by age group and interest, including sports, arts, and outdoor activities, indicating a diverse program offering. The camps are run by Salt Lake County, classifying them as a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor could it be found in the ACA directory. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle (@saltlakecounty) and a Facebook handle (SaltLakeCounty), which are active and promote various county services, including recreation. The program type is clearly day camp, with no overnight options listed. The website provides general information about registration and camp themes, but lacks specific details on safety protocols or staff qualifications.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Recreation Summer Camps 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2001 S State St N4-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190
  • Phone: (385) 468-7275
  • Cost notes: USD. $141/week for full day, $70.50/week for half day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Recreation Summer Camps publishes $141/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Recreation Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Recreation Summer Camps?
Recreation 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 Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Recreation 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.

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