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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 7–12

Summer Camp Activity #177735

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 official website for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, which offers numerous summer camp activities. The website details various camp types, including sports, nature, arts, and general recreation, indicating a diverse program offering. As a municipal entity, the owner type is classified as 'municipal-parks'. The website mentions that camps are typically day camps, with no indication of overnight options. Social media handles for Instagram (@mecklenburgparksandrec) and Facebook (MecklenburgParksandRec) are easily found on the site. While the site mentions staff, there is no explicit staff-to-camper ratio listed, nor is there specific language about background checks for staff, though it is implied for a municipal organization. There is no indication of ACA accreditation on the website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Summer Camp Activity #177735 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 7–12
  • 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 #177735

What ages does Summer Camp Activity #177735 accept?
Summer Camp Activity #177735 is open to children ages 7–12. 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 #177735?
Summer Camp Activity #177735 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 #177735 provide lunch?
Summer Camp Activity #177735 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 #177735 compare to other community/rec center camps in Charlotte?
Summer Camp Activity #177735 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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