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Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield

GARFIELD INT’L DISTRICT/CHINATOWN MAGNOLIA MILLER MONTLAKE NORTHGATE QUEEN ANNE YESLER · $515/week

Recreational day camp for school-aged children at Garfield Community Center, offering a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Summer Camp Brochure, which details various camp offerings, including the School-Age Care Camps at multiple community centers. These day camps are designed for children entering grades 1-6, with activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The brochure states that all staff are background checked and receive training in first aid, CPR, and child development, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is run by a municipal parks department, suggesting a structured environment. Google reviews for 'Seattle Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of around 4.0-4.5 stars across many locations, with a high volume of reviews. No specific ACA accreditation was found for these individual camp locations, which is common for municipal programs. The brochure also mentions financial aid options, making the camps accessible to a wider range of families.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield 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: Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Address: 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
  • Phone: (206) 684-4788
  • Cost notes: $412 for 4-day week of June 29 - July 3

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield

What ages does Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield accept?
Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield 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 Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield cost?
Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield publishes $515/week for the standard session. $412 for 4-day week of June 29 - July 3 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield's hours?
Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield runs Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield?
Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield 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 Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield provide lunch?
Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield 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 Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield compare to other traditional day camp camps in Seattle?
Seattle Parks and Recreation School-Age Care Camp - Garfield is one of 31 traditional day camp camps in Seattle 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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