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Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp

Camacho Activity Center · $225/week

The Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp, part of Austin Parks and Recreation, offers a variety of engaging activities for children in a day camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department's summer camps page, which lists the Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, demonstrating a focus on safety. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and offers activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. While specific Google reviews for the Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp itself are not readily available, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department generally has a positive reputation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. The cost is listed as $225 per week.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camacho Activity 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 34 Robert T Martinez Jr St, Austin, TX 78702
  • Cost notes: USD. For residents. Non-resident fee is $300/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp

What ages does Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp accept?
Camacho Activity 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 Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp cost?
Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. For residents. Non-resident fee is $300/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp?
Camacho Activity 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 Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Camacho Activity 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 Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Austin?
Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp is one of 8 outdoors/nature camps in Austin 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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