Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center offers a variety of engaging activities for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, arts, an...
▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp is operated by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR), a municipal parks and recreation department. The provided URL, https://www.dprplaymore.org/533/Youth-Camps, loads successfully and details various youth camps offered by DPR, including the one at Edison Johnson Recreation Center. The camp is a day camp, catering to children aged 5-12, with specific weekly themes like 'Superheroes' and 'Mad Scientist'. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios, it does provide comprehensive information on registration, fees, and camp policies. Google reviews for 'Durham Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @dprplaymore on Instagram and 'DPRPlayMore' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The camp's operation by a municipal department suggests a focus on community service and accessibility.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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: 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 - Jul 6-10
- What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 accept?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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 6-10 cost?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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 6-10's hours?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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 6-10?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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 6-10 provide lunch?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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 6-10 compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center - Jul 6-10 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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