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day camp

American  

noun

  1. a camp for children providing no sleeping facilities and attended only during the day on weekdays.


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Along with day camp and traditional day care, the credit can be used for expenses such as nannies and babysitters, said Andy Phillips, vice president of the Tax Institute at H&R Block.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

A wannabe cavalry unit, anchored in the center by an agent on a white horse, swept through a soccer field where children were attending day camp just minutes before.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2026

He spent summers working at Camp Waban, a day camp for children with intellectual disabilities, putting him on a career path as a special education teacher.

From Seattle Times Mar. 29, 2024

Indeed, in 2022 the average day camp cost rose to $87 per day, and the average overnight camp to $172 a day, according to an ACA survey of participating camps.

From Reuters Jun. 13, 2023

At thirteen, Jenna and I are much too old for day camp.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

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