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program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center

"Elko Community Center"

Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp at Elko Community Center offers a day camp experience for 5th-7th graders with a focus on recreation and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, henrico.gov/rec/summer-camp/, loads successfully and is the official page for Henrico County Recreation & Parks summer camps. The 'Let's Grow, Henrico!' camp is a day camp for 5th-7th graders held at the Elko Community Center. The website does not provide specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of background checks for staff. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Henrico County Recreation & Parks' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Specific reviews for the 'Let's Grow, Henrico!' program or Elko Community Center camp were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: 5–12
  • Hours: "8:00 AM - 4:30 PM"
  • Address: 6216 White Oak Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
  • Cost notes: USD. "Free for Henrico residents"

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center

What ages does program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center accept?
program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
How much does program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center cost?
program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. "Free for Henrico residents" Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center's hours?
program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center runs "8:00 AM - 4:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center?
program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center 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 program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center provide lunch?
program_name: Let's Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp (5th-7th Grade) at Elko Community Center 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.

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