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Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park

Arcadia Park Recreation Center · $80/week

Arcadia Recreation Center offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within the Dallas Parks ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Dallas Parks and Recreation page for the Arcadia Recreation Center, confirming it is a legitimate municipal facility offering a summer camp. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-13, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The cost is listed as $80 per week. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,079 reviews, with general comments about park facilities and programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this particular camp on the website. Social media handles for the broader Dallas Parks and Recreation are @dallasparks on Instagram and 'DallasParksandRecreation' on Facebook. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 5420 N Arcadia Dr, Dallas, TX 75211, USA
  • Cost notes: $80/week for Dallas residents, $95/week for non-residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park

What ages does Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park accept?
Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park cost?
Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park's hours?
Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park?
Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park provide lunch?
Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
Rec Center Summer Camp - Arcadia Park is one of 60 community/rec center 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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