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PHXPlays Summer Camp at Washington Activity Center

Washington Activity Center · $70/week

Community-based summer day camp for youth at Washington Activity Center, part of the PHXPlays program.

▌ Editor's read The PHXPlays Summer Camp at Washington Activity Center is a day camp program operated by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the phoenix.gov domain. The camp caters to children aged 6-12, offering a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The cost is notably affordable at $70 per week, with additional fees for field trips. While not ACA accredited, its municipal operation suggests oversight. Google reviews for 'Washington Activity Center' show a 4.3-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the facility and staff. The camp's social media presence is through the main Phoenix Parks and Recreation accounts, @phxparksandrec on Instagram and 'PhoenixParksandRec' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

PHXPlays Summer Camp at Washington Activity 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: 2240 W Citrus Way, Phoenix, AZ 85015, 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 Washington Activity Center

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