Summer Blast Day Camp
Summer Blast Day Camp, offered by Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism, provides a variety of activities for children aged 6-12 at multiple community cen...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism's Youth Programs page, which details the 'Summer Blast Day Camp.' This camp is a day program for children aged 6-12, operating at various community centers including Great Bridge, Indian River, and South Norfolk. The camp is owned and operated by the municipal government. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a specific staff-to-camper ratio provided. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism' generally show a positive sentiment, with a 4.5-star rating from 1,061 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The Facebook page for Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism (@ChesapeakeParksRec) is active, but an Instagram handle specific to the camp was not found. The camp offers a range of activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here
Summer Blast Day Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
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: not listed
- Address: 1224 Progressive Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Phone: (757) 382-6411
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Blast Day Camp.
- Archery Camp · Northwest River Park · Ages 9–14 · $110/week
- Art Camp · River Crest Community Center · Ages 6–11 · $110/week
- Beginner Gymnastics Camp - RCCC · River Crest Community Center · Ages 6–11 · $110/week
- Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Summer Camps · Chesapeake Parks and Recreation · Ages 5–12
- City of Chesapeake Youth Programs · Chesapeake · Ages 5–17 · $125/week
- Summer Blast Day Camp · Deep Creek Community Center, Great Bridge Community Center, Indian River Community Center, South Norfolk Community Center · Ages 6–11 · $110/week