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Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17)

Exall, Nash Davis, Park in the Woods, Thurgood Marshall, Timberglen Recreation Centers · $95/week

Dallas Parks and Recreation offers affordable summer day camps for teens aged 13-17, focusing on recreation, social development, and skill-building activities.

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps are day camps for ages 13-17, operated by the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website (dallasparks.org/547/Rec-Center-Summer-Camps) loads successfully and provides information on various summer camp offerings, including teen camps. The cost for non-residents is listed as $95 per week. The program type is clearly day camp, with activities like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips mentioned. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Dallas Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.0 stars based on over 10,000 reviews, with some comments praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @dallasparksrec on Instagram and DallasParksandRecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
  • Address: 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
  • Phone: (214) 670-7275
  • Cost notes: Available at Exall, Nash Davis, Park in the Woods, Thurgood Marshall, and Timberglen recreation centers.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17)

What ages does Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) accept?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) cost?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) publishes $95/week for the standard session. Available at Exall, Nash Davis, Park in the Woods, Thurgood Marshall, and Timberglen recreation centers. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17)'s hours?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) runs 7:30am to 5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17)?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) 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 Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) provide lunch?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) 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 Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Dallas?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Non-Residents, Ages 13-17) is one of 18 traditional day camp camps in Dallas 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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