Summer Camp Activity #176963
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers a variety of summer camps for children and teens focusing on sports, nature, arts, and general recreation.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation website, which lists numerous summer camp opportunities. These camps are categorized by age, interest (e.g., sports, nature, arts), and location within Mecklenburg County. The website indicates that registration is available for various summer camp activities, suggesting a robust program. As a municipal parks and recreation department, the owner type is classified as 'municipal-parks'. The camps appear to be day camps, with no indication of overnight options. Social media handles for Instagram (@mecklenburgparksandrec) and Facebook (MecklenburgParksandRec) were found on the website, indicating active online presence. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies was readily available on the main camp pages.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Summer Camp Activity #176963 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
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 #176963
- What ages does Summer Camp Activity #176963 accept?
- Summer Camp Activity #176963 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 #176963?
- Summer Camp Activity #176963 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 #176963 provide lunch?
- Summer Camp Activity #176963 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 #176963 compare to other community/rec center camps in Charlotte?
- Summer Camp Activity #176963 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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