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McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5

McPhee · $225/week

McPhee Summer Day Camp, offered by Lincoln Parks and Recreation, provides a traditional day camp experience for K-5 students with a focus on outdoor activiti...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Lincoln Parks and Recreation summer day camps page, which includes information about McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5. This camp is a traditional day camp for children in grades K-5, operated by the City of Lincoln's Parks and Recreation department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes outdoor activities, games, and social interaction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Lincoln Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with several positive comments about well-organized programs and friendly staff, though specific reviews for McPhee Camp are not isolated. Social media handles for Lincoln Parks and Recreation are @lpr_lincoln on Instagram and 'LincolnParksandRec' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 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: 5–10
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 820 S 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5

What ages does McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 accept?
McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 is open to children ages 5–10. 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 McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 cost?
McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 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 McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5's hours?
McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 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 McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5?
McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 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 McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 provide lunch?
McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 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 McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lincoln?
McPhee Summer Day Camp K-5 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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