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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #176792

Charlotte

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps focusing on sports, nature, arts, and general recreation for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation website, which loads successfully. This organization offers numerous summer camp programs, primarily day camps, across various community centers and nature preserves within Mecklenburg County. The website details different camp categories such as sports, nature, arts, and general recreation, catering to various age groups. As a municipal entity, it is owned and operated by Mecklenburg County. While the website mentions staff, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or specific background check policies for camp staff on the general camp information pages. Social media handles for Instagram (@mecklenburgparksandrec) and Facebook (MecklenburgParksandRec) were found on the website, indicating active online presence. There is no indication of ACA accreditation on the site, which is common for municipal programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #176792 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
  • Address: 1500 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
  • Phone: (980) 314-1000

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp Activity #176792

What ages does Summer Camp Activity #176792 accept?
Summer Camp Activity #176792 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.
Who runs Summer Camp Activity #176792?
Summer Camp Activity #176792 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 Summer Camp Activity #176792 provide lunch?
Summer Camp Activity #176792 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 Summer Camp Activity #176792 compare to other community/rec center camps in Charlotte?
Summer Camp Activity #176792 is one of 10 community/rec center 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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