What ages does Wheeling Park Day Camp accept?

Wheeling Park Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Wheeling Park Day Camp cost?

Wheeling Park Day Camp publishes $110/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Wheeling Park Day Camp's hours?

Wheeling Park Day Camp runs 9:30 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 Wheeling Park Day Camp?

Wheeling Park 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 Wheeling Park Day Camp provide lunch?

Wheeling Park 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–13

Wheeling Park Day Camp

Wheeling Park · $110/week

Wheeling Park Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and arts and crafts within Whe...

▌ Editor's read The Wheeling Park Day Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their traditional day camp program for children aged 5-13. The camp is operated by Wheeling Park, indicating a municipal parks ownership type. The program runs weekly from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with activities including swimming, games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The cost is $110 per week for residents and $120 for non-residents. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's dedicated page, the Oglebay Resort (which operates Wheeling Park) has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars from over 5,000 reviews, though these reviews are for the resort as a whole and not specifically the day camp. Social media handles for Oglebay Resort are @oglebayresort on Instagram and oglebayresort on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Wheeling Park 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 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: 5–13
Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: 1801 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003, USA
Cost notes: USD. Sibling discounts available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wheeling Park Day Camp

What ages does Wheeling Park Day Camp accept?: Wheeling Park Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Wheeling Park Day Camp cost?: Wheeling Park Day Camp publishes $110/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wheeling Park Day Camp's hours?: Wheeling Park Day Camp runs 9:30 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 Wheeling Park Day Camp?: Wheeling Park 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 Wheeling Park Day Camp provide lunch?: Wheeling Park 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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