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Grade 4th - 5th/

Salem

This is a day camp for 4th and 5th graders offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, focusing on traditional camp activities and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Salem Parks and Recreation activity registration portal, specifically for a 'Grade 4th - 5th' day camp. This camp is part of the municipal parks system, indicating a 'municipal-parks' owner type. The program is clearly a 'day' camp, running from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The description mentions activities such as swimming, sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips to locations like Canobie Lake Park, Water Country, and a Red Sox game. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mentions of staff background checks on this registration page. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 100+ reviews, but these are for the department generally, not specifically for this camp. No dedicated social media handles for this specific camp were found, though Salem Parks and Recreation likely has broader social media presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

Grade 4th - 5th/ 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: 4–5
  • 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 4th - 5th/

What ages does Grade 4th - 5th/ accept?
Grade 4th - 5th/ is open to children ages 4–5. 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 4th - 5th/?
Grade 4th - 5th/ 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 4th - 5th/ provide lunch?
Grade 4th - 5th/ 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 4th - 5th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
Grade 4th - 5th/ 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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