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PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation Center

University Park Recreation Center · $80/week

Affordable summer day camp for youth aged 6-17 at University Park Recreation Center, offering diverse recreational

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park Recreation Center is a day camp program offered by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. 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, arts, and sports for children aged 5-12. The camp operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and costs $80 per week. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While not ACA accredited, its municipal ownership suggests adherence to city-level regulations and standards. Google reviews for 'University Park Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and activities. Social media handles for the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are @phxparks on Instagram and 'PhoenixParksandRecreation' on Facebook, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
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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. 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: 1002 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
  • Phone: 602-262-6575

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 $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 University Park Recreation Center's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park 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 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 traditional day camp camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp at University Park 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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