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PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week)

Cesar Chavez Community Center · $80/week

PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center offers an affordable day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, sports, and arts.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. The website, phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/classes-programs/phxplays-camps.html, loads successfully and provides details on the camp, including activities like recreation, sports, and arts and crafts. The cost is notably affordable at $80 per week. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While not ACA accredited, its municipal ownership suggests adherence to city standards. Google reviews for 'PHXPlays Summer Camp' or 'Cesar Chavez Community Center' are mixed, with the community center itself having a 3.9-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, often praising facilities but sometimes noting organizational issues. Social media handles for the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are @phxparksandrec on Instagram and 'phxparksandrec' on Facebook, where general department updates are posted.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 7858 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
  • Phone: (602) 262-6700

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week)

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) 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 at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week)'s hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) runs 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. 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 at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week)?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) 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 at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) provide lunch?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) 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 at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Cesar Chavez Community Center ($80/week) is one of 46 traditional day camp 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.

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