day camp
noun
plural day camps
: a camp (see camp entry 1 sense 1d) for children or adolescents that operates during the daytime only and usually during the summer compare summer camp
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Located on 158 scenic acres along the shores of Lake Eliza in Valparaiso, Camp Lakeside is an inclusive summer day camp where school-aged children with disabilities and their neurotypical peers come together for eight weeks of adventure in a safe, structured space.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
One of her trademark additions to the resort was the expansion of youth activities and the creation of a children’s day camp.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
So, between his sophomore and junior year of college, Love accepted the invitation — sent to 15 college players — and in the summer of 2022 attended the four-day camp in Portland.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2025, 41 girls registered for the four-day camp.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
One of her trademark additions to the resort was the expansion of youth activities and the creation of a children’s day camp.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
So, between his sophomore and junior year of college, Love accepted the invitation — sent to 15 college players — and in the summer of 2022 attended the four-day camp in Portland.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2025, 41 girls registered for the four-day camp.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Day camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20camp. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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