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Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp

Various Community Recreation Centers · $140/week

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers diverse summer day camps for various age groups, focusing on recreation, skill-building, and commun...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department's summer camps page, which details various camp offerings, including teen summer camps. The camps are clearly operated by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website mentions that 'All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have passed a criminal background check,' confirming the presence of background check language. The camps are described as 'day camps,' with specific hours listed for different programs. Social media handles for the Austin Parks and Recreation Department were found on their main website: @austinparksandrec for Instagram and AustinParksandRec for Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for these specific programs in the ACA directory. The website does not provide information on the years of operation for the summer camp program or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Community Recreation Teen 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Address: 200 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
  • Phone: (512) 974-6700
  • Cost notes: USD. For residents. Non-resident fee is $220/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp

What ages does Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp accept?
Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp cost?
Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp publishes $140/week for the standard session. USD. For residents. Non-resident fee is $220/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp?
Community Recreation Teen 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 Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp provide lunch?
Community Recreation Teen 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 Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Austin?
Community Recreation Teen Summer Camp is one of 27 community/rec center 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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