Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $65/week
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Camp Fort Worth - Handley Meadowbrook

Handley Meadowbrook Community Center · $65/week

Camp Fort Worth at Handley Meadowbrook offers a supervised day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, arts and crafts, and field trips.

▌ Editor's read Camp Fort Worth at Handley Meadowbrook is a day camp program run by the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, catering to children aged 5-13. The camp operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering a variety of activities including recreation, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, ensuring a focus on safety. While not ACA accredited, its municipal operation suggests adherence to city standards. Google reviews for 'Fort Worth Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@fortworthparks) and Facebook (FortWorthParks) page, showcasing various park activities and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Fort Worth - Handley Meadowbrook 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: 6201 Beaty Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112
  • 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 - Handley Meadowbrook

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