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Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail

Chisholm Trail Community Center · $65/week

Camp Fort Worth at Chisholm Trail offers affordable, supervised summer day camp activities for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, crafts, and social...

▌ Editor's read Camp Fort Worth at Chisholm Trail is a summer day camp operated by the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, catering to children aged 5-13. The program runs weekly from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The camp emphasizes recreational activities, arts and crafts, and social interaction. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is managed by a municipal department, suggesting adherence to city standards. The City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the department as a whole, not specifically the camp. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles for the Fort Worth Parks Department are @fortworthparks on Instagram and FortWorthParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 4936 McPherson Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76123
  • 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 - Chisholm Trail

What ages does Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail accept?
Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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 - Chisholm Trail cost?
Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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 - Chisholm Trail's hours?
Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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 - Chisholm Trail?
Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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 - Chisholm Trail provide lunch?
Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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 - Chisholm Trail compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Worth?
Camp Fort Worth - Chisholm Trail 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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