YouthCity Elementary Summer Program
A summer program for elementary-aged children focusing on academic enrichment, recreation, and social development.
▌ Editor's read The YouthCity Elementary Summer Program is a day camp offered by Salt Lake City's Youth & Family division, as indicated on their website (slc.gov/youthandfamily/findaprogram/). The program is free for elementary-aged children and focuses on providing structured activities such as recreation, education, and field trips. The website states that the program runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with lunch provided. Registration is required and opens on April 1, 2024. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of staff background checks on the general program page. Google reviews for 'Salt Lake City Youth & Family' are not specific to this summer program, but the department generally has a 4.0-star rating from 10 reviews.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
YouthCity Elementary Summer Program 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–11
- Address: 410 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Phone: 801-535-7720
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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