Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman
Bachman Recreation Center offers an affordable summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within the D...
▌ Editor's read The Bachman Recreation Center Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. The camp runs from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with a weekly fee of $80 for Dallas residents and $90 for non-residents. The program includes activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components, aiming to provide a safe and engaging summer experience. The camp's website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for Bachman Recreation Center average 4.2 stars from 208 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and staff, while others mention occasional cleanliness issues. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department's social media (Instagram: @dallasparksrec, Facebook: DallasParksRec) frequently promotes various programs, including summer camps, and provides contact information for inquiries.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 2750 Bachman Dr, Dallas, TX 75220, 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 - Bachman
- What ages does Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman accept?
- Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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 - Bachman cost?
- Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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 - Bachman's hours?
- Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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 - Bachman?
- Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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 - Bachman provide lunch?
- Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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 - Bachman compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
- Rec Center Summer Camp - Bachman 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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