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ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026

Albemarle Road Rec Ctr · $150/week

ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 offers a variety of activities for teens aged 12-17, including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, operated by Meckl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a program registration page for 'ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026' offered by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. The camp is for ages 12-17 and runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, indicating a day camp program. The description mentions activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $150 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor is a state license number provided. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. The Facebook handle for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is 'mecklenburgparksandrec'.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 13–15
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 5027 Idlewild Road North, Charlotte, NC 28227, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026

What ages does ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 accept?
ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 is open to children ages 13–15. 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 ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 cost?
ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026's hours?
ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 runs 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026?
ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 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 ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 provide lunch?
ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 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 ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Charlotte?
ARRC: Teen Summer Camp 2026 is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Charlotte 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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