Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $350/week
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Red, White, & BOOM Camp

Apex Centre · $350/week

Red, White, & BOOM Camp is a day camp offered by the Apex Centre in McKinney, Texas, providing a variety of activities for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The Red, White, & BOOM Camp is a day camp program offered by the Apex Centre in McKinney, Texas, as evidenced by the activecommunities.com URL. The Apex Centre is a municipal recreation facility, indicating the camp is run by the city's parks and recreation department. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and runs from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a full day of activities. Activities listed include swimming, games, crafts, and other recreational pursuits. The Apex Centre has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,400 reviews, with many positive comments about the facility and its programs. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular camp program. Social media handles for the Apex Centre are @apexcentremckinney on Instagram and 'apexcentremckinney' on Facebook, where they post updates about their various programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Red, White, & BOOM Camp 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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 3003 Alma Road, McKinney, TX 75070
  • Cost notes: USD. Non-member price.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Red, White, & BOOM Camp

What ages does Red, White, & BOOM Camp accept?
Red, White, & BOOM Camp 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 Red, White, & BOOM Camp cost?
Red, White, & BOOM Camp publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD. Non-member price. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Red, White, & BOOM Camp's hours?
Red, White, & BOOM Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Red, White, & BOOM Camp?
Red, White, & BOOM Camp 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 Red, White, & BOOM Camp provide lunch?
Red, White, & BOOM Camp 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 Red, White, & BOOM Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in McKinney?
Red, White, & BOOM Camp is one of 12 community/rec center camps in McKinney 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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