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Recreation Center Summer Camps

Various Recreation Centers

Dallas Park and Recreation offers affordable summer day camps across various recreation centers, providing a range of activities for children during school b...

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Park and Recreation Department operates summer day camps across numerous recreation centers, as evidenced by the 'Recreation Center Summer Camps' page on their official website (dallasparks.org/547/Rec-Center-Summer-Camps). These camps are described as providing a safe and fun environment for children during summer breaks, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The program is clearly run by a municipal parks department, indicating a public, government-funded ownership structure. While the website provides general information about camp offerings and registration, it lacks specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit statements about staff background checks. The camps are not listed in the American Camp Association (ACA) directory, suggesting they are not ACA accredited. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle (@dallasparksrec) and a Facebook page (DallasParksRec), which are used to promote programs and engage with the community.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Recreation Center Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 5–17
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
  • Phone: (214) 670-7275
  • Cost notes: Cost varies by program, from free to $95/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Recreation Center Summer Camps

What ages does Recreation Center Summer Camps accept?
Recreation Center Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Camps cost?
Recreation Center Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost varies by program, from free to $95/week. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Recreation Center Summer Camps's hours?
Recreation Center Summer Camps 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 Camps?
Recreation Center Summer Camps 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 Camps provide lunch?
Recreation Center Summer Camps 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 Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
Recreation Center Summer Camps 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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