Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill Recreation Center
A recreational day camp offering various activities for youth at W.D. Hill Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The Durham Youth Summer Camp is operated by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR), a municipal parks and recreation department. The website, dprplaymore.org, loads correctly and provides information about various youth camps, including the one at W.D. Hill Recreation Center. The camp is a day camp, catering to children aged 5-12, with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational enrichment. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the DPR website does mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Durham Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. Social media handles for Durham Parks and Recreation are @durhamparksrec on Instagram and 'DurhamParksandRecreation' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence for the overarching organization.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30am-6pm
- Address: 1308 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707, 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 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?
- Durham Youth Summer Camp at W.D. Hill 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 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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