School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers School-Age Care Camps at various community centers, including Jefferson, providing a safe and engaging environment for ch...
▌ Editor's read The Seattle Parks and Recreation website (seattle.gov/parks/childcare/camps) loads successfully and details their School-Age Care Camps, including the Jefferson Community Center location. These are day camps, with a weekly cost of $515. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's operated by the City of Seattle. The website states, 'All staff are background checked and trained in first aid and CPR,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program focuses on providing a safe and fun environment. Google reviews for 'Jefferson Community Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles for Seattle Parks and Recreation are @seattleparksandrec on Instagram and SeattleParksandRecreation on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson 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 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: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm
- Address: 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
- Cost notes: $515/week, $412 for 4-day week of 6/29 and 8/24
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center
- What ages does School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center accept?
- School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson 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 School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center cost?
- School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center publishes $515/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center's hours?
- School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center runs 7:30am-6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center?
- School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson 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 School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center provide lunch?
- School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson 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.
- How does School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Seattle?
- School-Age Care Camp - Jefferson Community Center is one of 14 community/rec center 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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