Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp
The Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp, part of Arlington Parks and Recreation, offers a variety of activities for children aged 5-12, focusing on fun an...
▌ Editor's read The Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the arlingtontx.gov website. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and runs from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a full day of activities. The program includes sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, indicating a varied schedule for campers. While the specific camp itself does not have a dedicated Google review page, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 208 reviews. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. Social media handles for Arlington Parks and Recreation are @arlingtonparks on Instagram and ArlingtonParksandRecreation on Facebook, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Address: 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76006
- 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 Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp
- What ages does Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp accept?
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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 Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp cost?
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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 Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp's hours?
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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 Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp?
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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 Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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 Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Elzie Odom Athletic Center Summer Camp.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Main Branch · 608 N Elm St, Arlington · Ages 5–18 · $25/week
- Wimbish Boys & Girls Club · 1601 Wright St, Arlington · Ages 5–18 · $25/week
- Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps · Multiple Locations · Ages 5–12
- Arlington Parks Summer Camp (Early Bird Rate) · Beacon Recreation Center, Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, East Library and Recreation Center, Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Ages 5–12 · $150/week
- Arlington Parks Summer Camp (Regular Rate) · Beacon Recreation Center, Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, East Library and Recreation Center, Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Ages 5–12 · $160/week
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center · Beacon Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · $160/week
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Cliff Nelson Recreation Center · Cliff Nelson Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · $160/week