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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–15

City of Las Vegas Summer Camps

Las Vegas

The City of Las Vegas offers diverse summer day camps for children aged 5-15 across multiple community centers, focusing on recreation, education, and social...

▌ Editor's read The City of Las Vegas Summer Camps website (lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Camps) loads successfully, detailing various day camp programs for children aged 5-15. These camps are offered at multiple community centers throughout the city, including Doolittle, East Las Vegas, and Veterans Memorial. The programs are categorized by age group and interest, such as 'Summer Fun Camp' and 'Teen Camp.' The website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs, the camps are run by the City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Department, classifying them as municipal-parks owned. Google reviews for 'City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@cityoflasvegas) and Facebook (CityofLasVegas) page, though these are for the city as a whole, not specific to the camps. The program type is exclusively day camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 3–15

City of Las Vegas Summer Camps 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–15
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Address: 495 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
  • Phone: (702) 229-6297
  • Cost notes: Prices vary by location. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Las Vegas Summer Camps

What ages does City of Las Vegas Summer Camps accept?
City of Las Vegas Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–15. 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 City of Las Vegas Summer Camps cost?
City of Las Vegas Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Prices vary by location. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Las Vegas Summer Camps's hours?
City of Las Vegas Summer Camps runs 7 a.m. to 6 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 City of Las Vegas Summer Camps?
City of Las Vegas Summer Camps 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 City of Las Vegas Summer Camps provide lunch?
City of Las Vegas Summer Camps 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 City of Las Vegas Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Las Vegas?
City of Las Vegas Summer Camps is one of 39 community/rec center camps in Las Vegas 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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