What ages does Camp Fort Worth accept?

Camp Fort Worth 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 Camp Fort Worth cost?

Camp Fort Worth publishes $65/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp Fort Worth's hours?

Camp Fort Worth runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Camp Fort Worth?

Camp Fort Worth 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 Camp Fort Worth provide lunch?

Camp Fort Worth 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 Camp Fort Worth compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Worth?

Camp Fort Worth is one of 19 community/rec center camps in Fort Worth 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

Camp Fort Worth

Multiple Locations · $65/week

Camp Fort Worth offers affordable, supervised summer day camp programs for children aged 5-13 at various community centers across Fort Worth, focusing on rec...

▌ Editor's read Camp Fort Worth is a summer day camp program operated by the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the URL 'fortworthtexas.gov/departments/parks/services/camp'. The camp caters to children aged 5-13, offering activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips (source: 'What is Camp Fort Worth?' section on the camp's webpage). It operates at various community centers throughout the city, indicating a decentralized structure. The cost is listed as $65 per week, making it a highly affordable option for families (source: 'Cost' section). The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as a search of the ACA directory for 'Camp Fort Worth' or 'Fort Worth Parks and Recreation' yielded no results. While the website mentions 'supervised activities,' specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks are not published on the main camp pages. Social media presence is maintained through the Fort Worth Parks and Recreation accounts on Instagram (@fortworthparks) and Facebook (FortWorthParks), which frequently feature camp-related content and updates.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Fort Worth 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 - 6:00 PM
Address: 2100 Log Cabin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 392-7460
Cost notes: USD. $65 per week or $455 for all 8 weeks (Molly Deal). Field trips at additional cost.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Fort Worth

What ages does Camp Fort Worth accept?: Camp Fort Worth 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 Camp Fort Worth cost?: Camp Fort Worth publishes $65/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Fort Worth's hours?: Camp Fort Worth runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Fort Worth?: Camp Fort Worth 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 Camp Fort Worth provide lunch?: Camp Fort Worth 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 Camp Fort Worth compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Worth?: Camp Fort Worth is one of 19 community/rec center camps in Fort Worth 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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