Peter Kirk Day Camp
Peter Kirk Day Camp, operated by the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services, offers a variety of themed weekly day camp experiences for children in gr...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services recreation activity guide. Peter Kirk Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Kirkland for children entering grades 1-6, with various themed weeks like 'Superheroes' and 'Wacky Water Week'. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services department. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Kirkland Parks and Community Services' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, with some positive comments about the variety of programs offered. Social media handles for Kirkland Parks are @kirklandparks on Instagram and KirklandParks on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Peter Kirk 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: 7–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Cost notes: Resident: $310/week, Non-Resident: $372/week. Jun 22-26 is $248/$298.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Peter Kirk Day Camp
- What ages does Peter Kirk Day Camp accept?
- Peter Kirk Day Camp is open to children ages 7–10. 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 Peter Kirk Day Camp cost?
- Peter Kirk Day Camp publishes $372/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Peter Kirk Day Camp's hours?
- Peter Kirk Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Peter Kirk Day Camp?
- Peter Kirk 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 Peter Kirk Day Camp provide lunch?
- Peter Kirk 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Peter Kirk Day Camp.
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Benjamin Franklin Elementary · Ages 5–12
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- Challenger Sports Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp · Kirkland · Ages 2–5
- Kirkland Parks & Community Services - Park Art & Play · Kirkland · Ages 3–5