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

Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills

I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills · $125/week

A weekly summer day camp for youth aged 5-12 at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center, offering diverse activities.

▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp is a day camp operated by Durham Parks and Recreation, a municipal parks and recreation department. The camp website (dprplaymore.org) loads successfully and provides details about the program, which caters to children aged 5-12 with activities like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The site states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Durham Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 270 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. Social media handles found are @durhamparksrec on Instagram and DurhamParksandRecreation on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The program type is clearly day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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: 2000 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27707, USA
  • Phone: (919) 560-4700
  • 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 I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills

What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills accept?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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 I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills cost?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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 I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills's hours?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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 I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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 I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills provide lunch?
Yes — Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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 I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills 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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