City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps
The City of Las Vegas offers affordable summer day camps for children aged 5-15 at various community centers, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational a...
▌ Editor's read The City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps are operated by the City of Las Vegas Parks & Recreation Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The program is clearly a day camp, with hours typically from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, as stated on the 'Summer Day Camps' page. The cost is listed as $100 per week, making it a highly affordable option. The camps cater to children aged 5-15, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips, as detailed on the program overview. While the website mentions 'trained staff,' there is no specific language regarding background checks or staff-to-camper ratios. The City of Las Vegas maintains active social media presences on Instagram (@cityoflasvegas) and Facebook (CityofLasVegas), which often feature updates and photos related to their programs. There is no indication of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number readily available on the provided URL. The camp operates across multiple community centers within the city, providing geographical accessibility.
Who thrives here Ages 3–14
City of Las Vegas Summer Day 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 3–14
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 495 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Phone: (702) 229-6297
- Cost notes: USD. Prices vary by location, from $100 to $225 per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps
- What ages does City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps accept?
- City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps is open to children ages 3–14. 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 Day Camps cost?
- City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps's hours?
- City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps runs 7:00 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 City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps?
- City of Las Vegas Summer Day 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 Day Camps provide lunch?
- City of Las Vegas Summer Day 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 Day Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Las Vegas?
- City of Las Vegas Summer Day 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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