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Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps

Multiple Locations · $160/week

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers a variety of summer day camps for children, focusing on active play, creative arts, and educational experiences ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL (https://www.arlingtontx.gov/News-Articles/2026/April/Big-Fun-for-Little-Explorers-Join-Our-Parks%E2%80%99-Summer-Camps) loads successfully but is a news article dated April 2026, which is in the future. This suggests the link may be a placeholder or an error in the provided information, as it describes upcoming camps for that year. The article indicates that Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers various summer camps, including 'Adventure Camp' and 'Art Camp,' for children aged 5-12. The camps are described as providing 'a safe and engaging environment' with activities like 'games, crafts, and outdoor adventures.' The organization is a municipal entity, falling under the City of Arlington's Parks and Recreation Department. While the article mentions registration details, it does not provide specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. The American Camp Association (ACA) directory does not list 'Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps' as an accredited camp. Social media handles for Arlington Parks (@arlingtonparks on Instagram and arlingtonparks on Facebook) were found, showcasing various park activities and events, but specific camp-related posts for the current year were not immediately apparent from the provided link.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Address: 717 W Main St, Arlington, TX 76013
  • Phone: (817) 459-5474
  • Cost notes: USD. $150/week if you sign up by the Thursday prior to each camp week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps

What ages does Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps accept?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
How much does Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps cost?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps publishes $160/week for the standard session. USD. $150/week if you sign up by the Thursday prior to each camp week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps's hours?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps runs 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture 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 Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps provide lunch?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture 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 Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Arlington 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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