Camp Wilson
City-run summer day camp offering a variety of activities for children at Wilson Park.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation page for Youth Summer Camps, which includes information about Camp Wilson 1. This camp is a traditional day camp, operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is offered by a municipal parks department. The cost is listed as $100 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the camp's page. The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Facebook page is 'fayettevilleparksandrecreation', but no Instagram handle is listed for the camp itself. Google reviews for 'Fayetteville Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 150 reviews, with many positive comments about the parks and programs generally, though specific reviews for Camp Wilson 1 are not easily isolated.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Wilson 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 1420 W Wilson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
- Phone: (479) 444-3471
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wilson
- What ages does Camp Wilson accept?
- Camp Wilson is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Camp Wilson cost?
- Camp Wilson publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Camp Wilson?
- Camp Wilson 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 Camp Wilson provide lunch?
- Camp Wilson 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.
Planning guides
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