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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #176712

Matthews

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers diverse summer day camps focused on recreation, education, and community engagement for various age groups.

▌ Editor's read The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation website (parkandrec.mecknc.gov) loads successfully. The organization is a municipal parks department, indicating a public ownership structure. While specific camp dates and details are found by navigating to the 'Summer Camps' section and then to individual camp listings, the main page highlights a commitment to safety, including background checks for staff. The 'About Us' section indicates the department has been serving the community since 1954, suggesting over 70 years of operation. Social media handles found are @mecklenburgparkandrec on Instagram and 'MecklenburgParkandRec' on Facebook. The camps are primarily day camps, with various themes like sports, arts, and nature. ACA accreditation information was not found on the website.
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #176712 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
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 5841 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
  • Phone: (980) 314-1000

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Summer Camp Activity #176712

What ages does Summer Camp Activity #176712 accept?
Summer Camp Activity #176712 is open to children ages 6–12. 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.
Who runs Summer Camp Activity #176712?
Summer Camp Activity #176712 is operated by the local parks department, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Camp Activity #176712 provide lunch?
Summer Camp Activity #176712 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 Summer Camp Activity #176712 compare to other community/rec center camps in Matthews?
Summer Camp Activity #176712 is one of 5 community/rec center camps in Matthews 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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