Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4
Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4, part of Lincoln Parks and Recreation, offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades 2-4 at Irving Recreat...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and is the official website for Lincoln Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps, which includes Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4. This camp is a traditional day camp for children entering grades 2-4, operating at the Irving Recreation Center. It is owned and operated by the City of Lincoln's Parks and Recreation department. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety and vetting. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the municipal ownership suggests adherence to local regulations. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Facebook page has a 4.2-star rating from 109 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs. The Instagram handle for Lincoln Parks and Recreation is @lincparksrec and their Facebook handle is LincolnParksandRecreation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, which is common for municipal programs.
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 2010 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4
- What ages does Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 accept?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 cost?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4's hours?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 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 Summer Day Camp 2-4?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 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 Summer Day Camp 2-4 provide lunch?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 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 Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lincoln?
- Irving Summer Day Camp 2-4 is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Lincoln 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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- Air Park Community Center Summer Camps · Air Park · Ages 5–14
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- Belmont Summer Day Camp 3-5 · Belmont · Ages 8–13 · $225/week
- Belmont Summer Day Camp K-2 · Belmont · Ages 5–10 · $225/week
- Calvert Summer Day Camp 4-5 · Calvert · Ages 9–14 · $225/week
- Discovery Camp · Pioneers Park · Ages 3–8