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Camp Fort Worth - Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center · $65/week

Camp Fort Worth at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center offers affordable summer day camp for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, education, and s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department's summer camp page. Camp Fort Worth is a day camp program for children aged 5-13, operating at various community centers, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The camp is owned and operated by the municipal government. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a variety of activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and educational components. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Fort Worth Parks and Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The cost is listed as $65 per week, making it a highly affordable option for families.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Fort Worth - Martin Luther King 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: 5565 Truman Drive, 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 - Martin Luther King

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