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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA

Park South Family YMCA · $200/week

Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA offers a day camp experience focused on youth development, healthy living, and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas's day camp page, which details various camp locations, including Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas was founded in 1885, indicating 139 years of operation (ymcadallas.org/about). The organization is a non-profit, as is typical for YMCAs. The website states, 'All YMCA staff and volunteers are background checked and trained to create a safe and positive environment for children' (ymcadallas.org/daycamp). While the specific Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a large, established organization. The camp is a day camp program. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas are @ymcadallas on Instagram and YMCADallas on Facebook.
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Since 1887139+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA 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
1887 (139 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2500 Romine Ave, Dallas, TX 75215
  • Phone: (214) 421-5301
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Price is based on the 2025 rate of $200/week for non-members.

↗ What parents like

  • Weekly themes
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • No weekend camps
  • Limited information on daily schedule

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA

What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA accept?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA cost?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA's hours?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 139 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA offer extended care?
Yes — YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Oso at Park South Family YMCA 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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