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PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation Center

University Park Recreation Center · $70/week

Community-based summer day camp for youth at University Park Recreation Center, part of the PHXPlays program.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation 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/parks/classes-programs/phxplays-camps, loads successfully and provides details on the camp's offerings, including recreation, arts and crafts, and educational activities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the University Park Recreation Center's summer camp are not readily available, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department generally has a positive online presence. The program is notably affordable at $70 per week, making it an accessible option for many families in Phoenix. Social media handles for the department are @phxparks on Instagram and PhoenixParksandRecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park 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. community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1002 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
  • Phone: 602-262-6575
  • 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 University Park Recreation Center

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation Center accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park 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 University Park Recreation Center cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation 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 University Park Recreation Center's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation 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 University Park Recreation Center?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park 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 University Park Recreation Center provide lunch?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation 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 University Park Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation 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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