Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource Center

Holton Career and Resource Center · $125/week

A recreational day camp for youth aged 5-12, offering various activities at Holton Career and Resource Center.

▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource Center is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by Durham Parks and Recreation. The website, dprplaymore.org, loads successfully and provides information on various youth camps offered by the department. The specific camp at the Holton Career and Resource Center is listed as offering recreational activities, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. The owner type is municipal-parks. Social media handles for Durham Parks and Recreation are @durhamparksrec on Instagram and DurhamParksandRecreation on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Durham Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. However, specific reviews for the Holton Career and Resource Center summer camp were not readily available. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30am-6pm
  • Address: 401 N Driver St, Durham, NC 27703, 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 Holton Career and Resource Center

What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource Center accept?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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 Holton Career and Resource Center cost?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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 Holton Career and Resource Center's hours?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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 Holton Career and Resource Center?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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 Holton Career and Resource Center provide lunch?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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 Holton Career and Resource Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource 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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