What ages does Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills accept?

Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills 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 - Highland Hills cost?

Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills 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 - Highland Hills's hours?

Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills 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 - Highland Hills?

Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills 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 - Highland Hills provide lunch?

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

Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills 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 - Highland Hills

Highland Hills Community Center · $65/week

Camp Fort Worth at Highland Hills offers a summer day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, education, and social development withi...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Fort Worth at Highland Hills loads successfully and provides information about the summer day camp program. It is operated by the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, making it a municipal-parks owner type. The camp is designed for children aged 5-13, offering a variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The site explicitly states that all staff members undergo background checks, which is a significant safety measure. While the camp is not ACA accredited, its municipal operation suggests adherence to city-level safety and operational standards. 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 facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the Highland Hills camp are not readily isolated. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Social media handles for the Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department are @fortworthparks on Instagram and FortWorthParks on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Fort Worth - Highland Hills 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: 1600 Glasgow Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76134
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 - Highland Hills

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