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PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center

Marc Atkinson Recreation Center · $80/week

PHXPlays offers a traditional summer day camp experience with various activities at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center is a day camp program offered by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, catering to children aged 6-12. The website, phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/classes-programs/phxplays-camps.html, loads successfully and provides details about the camp, including its focus on recreation, sports, and arts and crafts. The camp operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly fee of $80. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a state license number provided. The camp is run by a municipal parks department. Social media handles for the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are @phxparksandrec on Instagram and phxparksandrec on Facebook. Google reviews for 'PHXPlays Summer Camp' or 'Marc Atkinson Recreation Center' are limited and do not specifically detail the summer camp program itself, but the Marc Atkinson Recreation Center has a 4.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with some mentioning positive experiences with staff and facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 6–17
  • Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 4535 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USA
  • Phone: 602-262-6862

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Marc Atkinson Recreation Center cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center 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 Marc Atkinson Recreation Center's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center 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 Marc Atkinson Recreation Center?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center 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 Marc Atkinson Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center 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.
How does PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Marc Atkinson Recreation Center 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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