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PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center

South Mountain Community Center · $70/week

Recreational summer camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 6-13 at South Mountain Community Center.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center is a day camp program operated by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. The website, phoenix.gov/parks/classes-programs/phxplays-camps, loads successfully and provides information on various PHXPlays camps, including the one at South Mountain. The camp caters to children aged 5-13, offering supervised activities, games, and field trips. The cost is notably affordable at $70 per week. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While there isn't an explicit staff-to-camper ratio listed, the municipal ownership suggests adherence to city guidelines. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'PHXPlays Summer Camp' or 'South Mountain Community Center' are generally positive, with the South Mountain Community Center having a 4.5-star rating from 160 reviews, often praising the facilities and staff. Social media handles for Phoenix Parks and Recreation are @phxparks on Instagram and 'PhoenixParksandRecreation' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 212 E Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA
  • Phone: 602-262-6542
  • 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 at South Mountain Community Center

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center is open to children ages 6–13. 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 South Mountain Community Center cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center 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 at South Mountain Community Center's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center 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 at South Mountain Community Center?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain 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 South Mountain Community Center provide lunch?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center 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 South Mountain Community Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at South Mountain Community Center 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.

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