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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 9–12

Summer Camp Activity #177800

Matthews

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps focusing on sports, nature, arts, and general recreation for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, which offers numerous summer camp activities. The website lists various day camps, including sports, nature, arts, and general recreation, catering to different age groups. As a municipal entity, the owner type is classified as 'municipal-parks'. The department's social media handles are readily available on their website, including Instagram (@mecklenburgparksandrec) and Facebook (MecklenburgParksandRec). While the site details camp offerings and registration, it does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. Information regarding background checks for staff is not prominently displayed on the general camp pages, leading to a 'N' for that field.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Summer Camp Activity #177800 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–12
  • 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 #177800

What ages does Summer Camp Activity #177800 accept?
Summer Camp Activity #177800 is open to children ages 9–12. 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 #177800?
Summer Camp Activity #177800 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 Summer Camp Activity #177800 provide lunch?
Summer Camp Activity #177800 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 #177800 compare to other community/rec center camps in Matthews?
Summer Camp Activity #177800 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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