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Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident)

39 recreation centers throughout the City of Dallas · $80/week

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

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers Rec Center Summer Camps for children aged 5-12, with a focus on providing affordable and accessible summer programming. The website, dallasparks.org/547/Rec-Center-Summer-Camps, loads successfully and provides information on registration, camp locations, and activities. The camps are day camps, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and are priced at $80 per week for Dallas residents. The program is operated by the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the camps are part of a larger city-run program. Social media handles found are @dallasparksrec on Instagram and DallasParksandRec on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Dallas Park and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.0 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, though these are for the department as a whole and not specific to the summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
  • Address: 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
  • Phone: (214) 670-7275

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident)

What ages does Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) accept?
Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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 Camps (Dallas Resident) cost?
Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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 Camps (Dallas Resident)'s hours?
Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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 Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident)?
Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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 Camps (Dallas Resident) provide lunch?
Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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 Camps (Dallas Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Dallas?
Rec Center Summer Camps (Dallas Resident) 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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