Camp Fort Worth - Como
Camp Fort Worth - Como offers affordable summer day camp experiences for children aged 5-13 at the Como Community Center, focusing on recreation, education, ...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Fort Worth program, including the Como location, is operated by the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the official government website. The website states that staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. The program is a day camp for children aged 5-13, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is $65 per week, with a one-time $25 registration fee. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. Google reviews for 'Fort Worth Parks and Recreation' generally show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and facilities. The camp is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for the Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department are @fortworthparks on Instagram and FortWorthParks on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Fort Worth - Como 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 4660 Horne St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
- 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 - Como
- What ages does Camp Fort Worth - Como accept?
- Camp Fort Worth - Como 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 - Como cost?
- Camp Fort Worth - Como 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 - Como's hours?
- Camp Fort Worth - Como 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 - Como?
- Camp Fort Worth - Como 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 - Como provide lunch?
- Camp Fort Worth - Como 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 - Como compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Worth?
- Camp Fort Worth - Como 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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