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Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized)

Various Recreation Centers · $25/week

Dallas Parks and Recreation offers subsidized summer day camps at various recreation centers, providing a variety of activities for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Parks and Recreation Center Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the 'dallasparks.org' domain. The camp is described as 'subsidized,' indicating a lower cost for participants, with a listed cost of $25 per week. The program operates at various recreation centers across Dallas, offering activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. While the website provides general information about activities and registration, it lacks specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of staff background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, suggesting it is not ACA accredited. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @dallasparksrec and a Facebook handle DallasParksandRec, which are associated with the broader Dallas Parks and Recreation Department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) 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

How we verify these →

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. $25/week for Dallas residents, $95/week for non-residents. Limited space available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized)

What ages does Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) accept?
Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) 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 - Subsidized) cost?
Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) publishes $25/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 - Subsidized)'s hours?
Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) 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 - Subsidized)?
Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) 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 - Subsidized) provide lunch?
Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) 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 - Subsidized) compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
Recreation Center Summer Camp (Youth - Subsidized) 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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