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Grade 5th - 7th/

Salem

This day camp, offered by Salem Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of activities for children in grades 5th-7th, focusing on fun and engagement within ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the Salem Parks and Recreation's activity search page, specifically filtered for '2026' activities, which includes a listing for 'Grade 5th - 7th' camp. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks and recreation department. The program type is clearly day camp, catering to children entering grades 5th through 7th. There is no dedicated website for the camp itself, making it challenging to find detailed information on staff, specific daily schedules, or safety policies like background checks. The Salem Parks and Recreation Facebook page (facebook.com/salemparksandrec) is active, but does not provide specific details about this particular camp. No ACA accreditation was found, which is common for municipal programs. Google reviews for 'Salem Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 100+ reviews, generally praising the facilities and programs, but these are not specific to the summer camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Grade 5th - 7th/ 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Address: 620 Florida St, Salem, VA 24153, USA
  • Phone: (540) 375-3057

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Grade 5th - 7th/

What ages does Grade 5th - 7th/ accept?
Grade 5th - 7th/ is open to children ages 5–7. 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 5th - 7th/?
Grade 5th - 7th/ 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 5th - 7th/ provide lunch?
Grade 5th - 7th/ 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 5th - 7th/ compare to other traditional day camp camps in Salem?
Grade 5th - 7th/ 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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