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PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community Center

Maryvale Community Center · $60/week

PHXPlays offers a traditional summer day camp experience with various activities at Maryvale Community Center.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community Center is a day camp program offered by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, catering to children aged 6-12. The official website (phoenix.gov/parks) details the program, which includes recreation, sports, and arts and crafts, operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost is notably affordable at $60 per week. While the camp is not ACA accredited, its operation by a municipal parks department suggests adherence to city-level safety and operational standards. Google reviews for 'PHXPlays Summer Camp' are not specific to the Maryvale location, but the general 'Phoenix Parks and Recreation' has a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with some mentioning positive experiences with youth programs. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided webpage. Social media handles for the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are @phxparksandrec on Instagram and 'phxparksandrec' on Facebook, where they promote various programs including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community 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: 4420 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031, USA
  • Phone: 602-262-6862

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community Center

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community Center accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community 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 Maryvale Community Center cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community Center publishes $60/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 Maryvale Community Center's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community 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 Maryvale Community Center?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community 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 Maryvale Community Center provide lunch?
Yes — PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community 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 Maryvale Community Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Maryvale Community 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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