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 weekly summer day camp for youth aged 5-12 at Holton Career and Resource Center, offering diverse activities.

▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource Center is a day camp operated by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR). The website, dprplaymore.org, loads correctly and provides detailed information about various youth camps offered by DPR. The specific camp at Holton Career and Resource Center caters to children aged 5-12, offering activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The site mentions that all DPR staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While the camp is not ACA accredited, its operation by a municipal parks and recreation department implies adherence to local government standards. 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. Social media handles for DPR are @dprplaymore on Instagram and DPRPlayMore on Facebook, where they frequently post updates and photos of camp activities.
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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: Yes
  • 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?
Yes — Durham Youth Summer Camp at Holton Career and Resource Center includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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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