Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp
Camp Discovery offers full-day summer camp experiences for children aged 6-12 through Pierce County Parks, focusing on themed activities, games, and outdoor ...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, piercecountywa.gov/8991/Summer-Half-Day-and-Full-day-Camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings, including 'Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp.' This camp is operated by Pierce County Parks and Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. It is a day camp for children aged 6-12, running weekly sessions from July 8 to August 23, 2024, with themes like 'Superheroes' and 'Mad Scientists.' The cost is listed as $210 per week for residents and $231 for non-residents. The site does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Pierce County Parks' are generally positive, with a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, though these are for the parks system as a whole, not specifically the camp. The Facebook handle for Pierce County Parks is 'PierceCountyParks,' but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp 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: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Address: 21714 Meridian E, Graham, WA 98338, USA
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp
- What ages does Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp accept?
- Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp cost?
- Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp publishes $210/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp's hours?
- Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp?
- Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp 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 Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Discovery - Full Day Camp.
- Camp Discovery - Half Day Camp · Graham · Ages 6–12 · $90/week