Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps
Irving Recreation Center offers diverse summer day camps in Lincoln, NE, focusing on sports, arts, and outdoor activities for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps page, which includes offerings at the Irving Recreation Center. These are day camps, and the owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Lincoln's Parks and Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the website. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department has an Instagram handle @lincoln_parks_rec and a Facebook handle LincolnParksandRec. Google reviews for 'Irving Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 100+ reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and staff. The camp descriptions highlight a variety of activities including sports, arts, and outdoor exploration, catering to different age groups.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 5–18
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 2010 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
- Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps
- What ages does Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps accept?
- Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps cost?
- Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps's hours?
- Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps runs 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps?
- Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps 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 Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Irving Recreation Center Summer Camps 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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