Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center
The Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, social developme...
▌ Editor's read The website for Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) loads successfully and provides information about various youth camps, including the one at Walltown Recreation Center. The camp is a traditional day camp for children aged 5-12, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. DPR states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is operated by Durham Parks and Recreation, a municipal department, which suggests a non-profit, community-focused structure. While specific Google reviews for the Walltown Recreation Center camp were not readily available, Durham Parks and Recreation as a whole has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 100+ reviews. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Youth Summer Camp at Walltown 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 1308 W Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 27705, USA
- Cost notes: USD, Non-resident rate. City resident rate is $132/week. Sliding fee scale available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center
- What ages does Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center accept?
- Youth Summer Camp at Walltown 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 Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center cost?
- Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center publishes $157/week for the standard session. USD, Non-resident rate. City resident rate is $132/week. Sliding fee scale available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center's hours?
- Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center?
- Youth Summer Camp at Walltown 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 Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Youth Summer Camp at Walltown 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 Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Durham?
- Youth Summer Camp at Walltown Recreation Center is one of 6 traditional day camp 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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