Grade 2nd - 9th/
This is a traditional day camp for children in grades 2-9, offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, focusing on various activities and outdoor play.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the Salem Parks and Recreation activity registration portal, specifically for activities related to '2026'. While it lists 'Summer Day Camp' for grades 2nd-9th, it does not function as a dedicated camp website. Therefore, detailed information such as staff qualifications, specific daily schedules, or camp philosophy is not readily available on this page. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a 'municipal-parks' owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios. No social media handles were found directly linked to this specific camp program. Without a dedicated camp website, it's impossible to determine if background check language is present. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation' generally show positive feedback for their various programs, but specific reviews for this summer camp are not identifiable.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 2–9
Grade 2nd - 9th/ is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 2–9
- Address: 620 Florida St, Salem, VA 24153
- Phone: (540) 375-3057
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Grade 2nd - 9th/
- What ages does Grade 2nd - 9th/ accept?
- Grade 2nd - 9th/ is open to children ages 2–9. 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.
- Who runs Grade 2nd - 9th/?
- Grade 2nd - 9th/ 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 Grade 2nd - 9th/ provide lunch?
- Grade 2nd - 9th/ 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 Grade 2nd - 9th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
- Grade 2nd - 9th/ is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Salem 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Grade 2nd - 9th/.
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- City of Salem Parks & Recreation — Sports Camps · Various Salem Parks · Ages 5–17
- Grade 2nd - 3rd/ · Ages 2–3
- Grade 2nd - 5th/ · Ages 2–5
- Grade 3rd - 6th/ · Ages 3–6
- Grade 4th - 9th/ · Ages 4–9
- Age at least 8 yrs but less than 14 yrs/ · Ages 8–13