What ages does Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) accept?

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) cost?

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth)'s hours?

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth)?

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) provide lunch?

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth)

Various Recreation Centers · $80/week

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers affordable summer day camps for youth at various recreation centers, focusing on fun, fitness, and learning.

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Park and Recreation Department operates summer day camps for youth across multiple recreation centers, as evidenced by the official website (dallasparks.org/547/Rec-Center-Summer-Camps). These camps are priced at an affordable $80 per week, indicating a municipal-parks ownership model aimed at community accessibility. The program type is clearly day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Activities listed include sports, games, arts and crafts, educational activities, and field trips, suggesting a diverse curriculum. While the website provides general information about activities and registration, it lacks specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit statements about staff background checks. The Dallas Park and Recreation Department maintains an active social media presence on Instagram (@dallasparksrec) and Facebook (DallasParksRec), which further supports its operational status and community engagement. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association based on a search of their directory.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 accredited or not found
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: USD. $80/week for Dallas residents, $95/week for non-residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth)

What ages does Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) accept?: Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) cost?: Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth)'s hours?: Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth)?: Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) provide lunch?: Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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 Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?: Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth) 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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