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Grade 3rd - 6th/

Salem

This day camp, offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of activities for children in grades 3-6, focusing on fun and engagement within a co...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Salem Parks and Recreation activity search page, specifically filtered for '2026' activities, which appears to be a placeholder or a future year's offerings. The camp itself is listed as 'Grade 3rd - 6th' and is a traditional day camp. As it's run by a municipal parks and recreation department, the owner type is 'municipal-parks'. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor any specific state license numbers. The website does not provide details on staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Salem Parks and Recreation Facebook page is active under the handle 'salemparksandrec', but an Instagram handle was not readily found. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation' show a 4.6-star rating from 117 reviews, with comments generally positive about facilities and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–6

Grade 3rd - 6th/ 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–6
  • 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 3rd - 6th/

What ages does Grade 3rd - 6th/ accept?
Grade 3rd - 6th/ is open to children ages 3–6. 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 3rd - 6th/?
Grade 3rd - 6th/ 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 3rd - 6th/ provide lunch?
Grade 3rd - 6th/ 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 3rd - 6th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
Grade 3rd - 6th/ 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.

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