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Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella)

Various Recreation Centers · $80/week

Dallas Parks and Recreation offers affordable summer day camps across various recreation centers, providing a range of activities for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department operates Rec Center Summer Camps across numerous recreation centers in Dallas, Texas. These are day camps designed for children aged 5-12, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The weekly cost is $80, making it a highly affordable option for families. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the main Dallas Parks and Recreation Facebook page (DallasParksandRec) has a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, specific reviews for the summer camp program itself are not readily available. The program is clearly run by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. The website does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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: 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
  • Phone: (214) 670-7275
  • Cost notes: $80/week for Dallas residents, $95/week for non-residents. Some locations are $25/week for residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella)

What ages does Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) accept?
Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) cost?
Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)'s hours?
Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)?
Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
Rec Center Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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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