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Community Recreation Youth Summer Camp

Various Community Recreation Centers · $140/week

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer day camps for youth, focusing on recreation, arts, and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department operates a variety of summer day camps for youth, as evidenced by the 'Summer Camps' section on their official website (austintexas.gov/parks/programs/summer-camps). These camps are categorized under 'Community/Rec Center' and are clearly run by a municipal entity. The website indicates that all staff members undergo background checks, CPR/First Aid certification, and behavior management training, as stated under the 'Staff' section of their 'Summer Camp Information' page. While the website lists various camp types and locations, it does not explicitly provide staff-to-camper ratios. The camps are day programs, with no indication of overnight options. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @austinparksandrec and a Facebook handle AustinParksandRec, both actively maintained by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for these specific municipal camps, nor is a state license number for the camp programs readily available on the site. The website does not provide information on the founder or the exact number of years these specific summer camps have been operating, though the department itself has a long history.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Community Recreation Youth 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • 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 Youth Summer Camp

What ages does Community Recreation Youth Summer Camp accept?
Community Recreation Youth Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Youth Summer Camp cost?
Community Recreation Youth 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 Youth Summer Camp?
Community Recreation Youth 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 Youth Summer Camp provide lunch?
Community Recreation Youth 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 Youth Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Austin?
Community Recreation Youth 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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