Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps
Bellevue Parks & Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Counselor in Training program for aquatic specialties, focusing on leadership d...
▌ Editor's read The Bellevue Parks & Recreation website loads as a legitimate site for summer camp information. The 'Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps' is part of a broader offering of day camps by the City of Bellevue Parks & Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website states, 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid.' While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the site provides comprehensive information on camp policies, including health and safety. The City of Bellevue Parks & Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs. The program is a day camp, and social media handles found are @bellevueparks on Instagram and BellevueParks on Facebook. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing information provided on the website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 13–14
Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps 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 community/rec center program.
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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 13–14
- Hours: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Cost notes: $200 for residents, $220 for non-residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps
- What ages does Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps accept?
- Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps is open to children ages 13–14. 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 Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps cost?
- Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps's hours?
- Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps runs 11:30 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 Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps?
- Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps 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 Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps provide lunch?
- Counselor in Training: Specialty Aquatic Camps 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.
Planning guides
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