Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center
A recreational day camp for youth aged 5-12, offering various activities at Edison Johnson Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center is a day camp operated by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR). The website, dprplaymore.org, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their youth camps. DPR explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to child safety. The camp caters to children aged 5-12, offering various themed weeks with activities like sports, arts and crafts, and educational components. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program details are well-organized. The camp is not ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Durham Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 173 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. Social media handles for DPR are @durhamparksrec on Instagram and 'DurhamParksandRecreation' on Facebook, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center 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) 560-4355
- 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
- What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center accept?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center 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 cost?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center publishes $125/week for the standard session. $132 per week for city residents, $157 for non-residents. $25 registration fee. 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's hours?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center 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?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center 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 provide lunch?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center 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 compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at Edison Johnson Recreation Center 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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