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Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24

Edison Johnson Recreation Center · $132/week

Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center offers a variety of themed day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, ...

▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp is part of the broader offerings by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR), a municipal organization. The website, dprplaymore.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about various youth camps, including the one at Edison Johnson Recreation Center. The camps are day camps, catering to children aged 5-12, with specific themes like 'Superheroes' and 'Mad Scientist'. DPR states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid. While specific Google reviews for the Edison Johnson camp were not readily available, Durham Parks and Recreation generally has a positive reputation, with a Google rating of 4.4 stars from over 1,000 reviews for its main facilities. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Registration is handled through the DPR website, and the cost is listed as $132 per week for residents. Social media handles for Durham Parks and Recreation are @durhamparksrec on Instagram and 'DurhamParksandRecreation' on Facebook, where they frequently post updates and photos of their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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
  • Phone: (919) 560-4355
  • 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 - Jul 20-24

What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 accept?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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 - Jul 20-24 cost?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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 - Jul 20-24's hours?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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 - Jul 20-24?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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 - Jul 20-24 provide lunch?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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 - Jul 20-24 compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 20-24 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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