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PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley Community Center · $80/week

PHXPlays Summer Camp offers affordable, supervised summer activities for children at various City of Phoenix park locations, including Paradise Valley.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department website. Information regarding the PHXPlays Summer Camp was found by navigating to the 'Programs & Activities' section and then 'Summer Camps'. The camp is explicitly stated as a 'day camp' and is offered at multiple locations, including Paradise Valley. The cost is listed as $80 per week. The website indicates the camp is run by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. Social media handles for the department were found on the main website. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for camp staff was readily available on the public-facing camp pages.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

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: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm
  • Address: 17402 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
  • Phone: (602) 262-6575
  • Cost notes: Daily rate is $30.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley

What ages does PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley accept?
PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley is open to children ages 6–12. 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 @ Paradise Valley cost?
PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley publishes $80/week for the standard session. Daily rate is $30. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley's hours?
PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley runs 7:00am - 6:00pm. 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 @ Paradise Valley?
PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley 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 @ Paradise Valley provide lunch?
PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley 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 @ Paradise Valley compare to other community/rec center camps in Phoenix?
PHXPlays Summer Camp @ Paradise Valley 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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