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Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7

Edison Johnson Recreation Center · $132/week

Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center offers a variety of engaging activities for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation and perso...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and is the official website for Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) Youth Camps. The camp is a day camp, offering activities for children aged 5-12, including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. It is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public service orientation. The website states that all DPR staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, and are CPR/First Aid certified, which is a significant strength. While specific Google reviews for the 'Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center' were not found, Durham Parks and Recreation generally holds a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles for Durham Parks and Recreation are @durhamparksrec on Instagram and DurhamParksandRecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30am-6pm
  • Address: 500 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704, USA
  • Phone: (919) 560-4270
  • Cost notes: $132 per week for city residents, $157 for non-residents. $25 registration fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7

What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 accept?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 cost?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 publishes $132/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7's hours?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 runs 7:30am-6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 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 Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 provide lunch?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 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 Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Aug 3-7 is one of 40 community/rec center camps in Durham 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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