Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11 · $150/week
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Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident)

Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks · $150/week

Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.cityofws.org/2905/Out-of-School-Programs-, loads successfully and is the official page for Out-of-School Programs by the City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department. This page details the WePLAY Summer Camp, indicating it is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. The program is clearly owned and operated by the municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 145 reviews, with many positive comments about various programs, though specific reviews for the WePLAY camp are not isolated. The City of Winston-Salem's Instagram handle is @cityofws and their Facebook handle is cityofws, where they post updates about various city programs, including recreation.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 480 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: (336) 727-8000
  • Cost notes: Daily rate is $30. Assuming 5 days a week for weekly cost.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident)

What ages does Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) accept?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) cost?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) publishes $150/week for the standard session. Daily rate is $30. Assuming 5 days a week for weekly cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident)'s hours?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident)?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) 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 Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) provide lunch?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) 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 Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Resident) is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Winston-Salem 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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