Parks Summer Day Camp
Little Rock Parks and Recreation offers a summer day camp with various activities for youth ages 5-15.
▌ Editor's read The Parks Summer Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department. The website, littlerock.gov/residents/parks-and-recreation/programs/youth-programs/parks-summer-day-camp/, loads successfully and provides details about the camp. It caters to children aged 5-13, offering activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips, operating from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The camp is held at various community centers across Little Rock. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Little Rock Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 158 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @littlerockparksrec on Instagram and 'LittleRockParksandRecreation' on Facebook, which primarily promote general parks and recreation activities rather than specific camp details.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Parks Summer Day Camp 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–15
- Address: 500 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
- Phone: (501) 379-1800
- Cost notes: USD 100 non-refundable registration fee per child. Additional fees for field trips.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Parks Summer Day Camp
- What ages does Parks Summer Day Camp accept?
- Parks Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Parks Summer Day Camp cost?
- Parks Summer Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD 100 non-refundable registration fee per child. Additional fees for field trips. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Parks Summer Day Camp?
- Parks Summer Day Camp 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 Parks Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Parks Summer Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
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- Little Rock Parks Summer Day Camp · City of Little Rock · Ages 6–15 · $13/week
- Little Scholars Audubon Summer Program · Little Scholars Audubon · Ages 5–12
- Summer Literacy Program · First Assembly of God Outreach · Ages 6–8