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PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith Recreation Center

Muriel Smith Recreation Center · $80/week

PHXPlays offers a traditional summer day camp experience with various activities at Muriel Smith Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith Recreation Center is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, as detailed on their official website (phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/classes-programs/phxplays-camps.html). The camp runs from May 28 to August 2, 2024, with hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is notably low at $80 per week. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and behavior management. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and staff engagement. Social media handles for the department are @phxparksandrec on Instagram and 'phxparksandrec' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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: 2230 W Roeser Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA
  • Phone: 602-262-6862

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith Recreation Center

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith Recreation Center accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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 Muriel Smith Recreation Center cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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 Muriel Smith Recreation Center's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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 Muriel Smith Recreation Center?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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 Muriel Smith Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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 Muriel Smith Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at Muriel Smith 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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