Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $70/week
Directory · United States · Arizona · Phoenix
▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

PHXPlays Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $70/week

PHXPlays Summer Camp offers affordable, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-17 at various Phoenix Parks and Recreation community centers.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp is operated by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the phoenix.gov domain and the 'About Us' section of the Parks and Recreation website. The program is a day camp, offering activities for children aged 6-17 at various community centers throughout Phoenix (https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/classes-programs/phxplays-camps). The camp's website explicitly states that 'All staff are fingerprinted and background checked,' confirming the presence of safety protocols for personnel. While the website details activities like arts and crafts, sports, and games, it does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association, based on a search of the ACA directory. The program is clearly a municipal offering, falling under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. Social media presence is maintained through the main Phoenix Parks and Recreation accounts on Instagram (@phxparksandrec) and Facebook (PHXParksandRec), which frequently feature camp-related content and updates.
◍
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 6–12

PHXPlays Summer Camp 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 community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
  • Phone: (602) 262-6862
  • Cost notes: USD. $60 - $80 per week, daily drop-in available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PHXPlays Summer Camp

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 PHXPlays Summer Camp cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp publishes $70/week for the standard session. USD. $60 - $80 per week, daily drop-in available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PHXPlays Summer Camp's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs PHXPlays Summer Camp?
PHXPlays Summer 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 PHXPlays Summer Camp provide lunch?
PHXPlays Summer Camp 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 PHXPlays Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp is one of 23 community/rec center camps in Phoenix 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare PHXPlays Summer Camp with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing PHXPlays Summer Camp against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside PHXPlays Summer Camp.