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Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill Recreation Center

W.D. Hill Recreation Center · $125/week

A weekly summer day camp for youth aged 5-12 at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, offering diverse activities.

▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp is part of the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) offerings, specifically at the W.D. Hill Recreation Center. The website (dprplaymore.org) loads successfully and provides information on various youth camps, including the one in question. DPR states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid, emphasizing a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, catering to children aged 5-12, with activities ranging from arts and crafts to sports and educational games. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp session are not readily available, Durham Parks and Recreation generally holds a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal recreation programs. The website also provides clear contact information and registration details, indicating a well-organized program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30am-6pm
  • Address: 1308 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707, USA
  • Phone: (919) 560-4777
  • 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 W.D. Hill Recreation Center

What ages does Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill Recreation Center accept?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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 W.D. Hill Recreation Center cost?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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 W.D. Hill Recreation Center's hours?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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 W.D. Hill Recreation Center?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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 W.D. Hill Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill Recreation 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 W.D. Hill Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Durham?
Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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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