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

Exall, Nash Davis, Park in the Woods, Thurgood Marshall, Timberglen Recreation Centers · $25/week

Dallas Parks and Recreation offers affordable summer day camps for teens aged 13-17, focusing on recreation, social interaction, and personal growth within v...

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps are day camps for residents aged 13-17, operating out of various recreation centers across Dallas. The website, dallasparks.org, loads successfully and provides information on summer camps, including the teen program. The cost is notably low at $25 per week, indicating a strong focus on community accessibility. The program is run by the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, which is a municipal entity. While the website mentions general summer camps, specific details for the teen program (like daily schedules or staff ratios) are not explicitly listed on the main camp page. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,073 reviews, reflecting general public satisfaction with the department's services. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for these municipal camps. Social media handles found are @dallasparksrec on Instagram and DallasParksRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

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

What ages does Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Residents, Ages 13-17) accept?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (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 (Residents, Ages 13-17) cost?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (Residents, Ages 13-17) publishes $25/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 (Residents, Ages 13-17)'s hours?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (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 (Residents, Ages 13-17)?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (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 (Residents, Ages 13-17) provide lunch?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (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 (Residents, Ages 13-17) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Dallas?
Dallas Parks and Recreation Teen Summer Camps (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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