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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Murphy · $150/week

Murphy Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer camps for children focusing on recreation and enrichment

▌ Editor's read The Murphy Parks & Recreation Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Murphy Parks and Recreation Department. The camp runs weekly sessions from June 3 to August 9, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The weekly fee is $150 for residents and $175 for non-residents, with a one-time registration fee of $30. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, and weekly field trips to locations like the Dallas World Aquarium and Hawaiian Falls. The camp is not ACA accredited. The City of Murphy Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (murphyparksandrec) and an Instagram handle (@murphyparksandrec) where they post updates and photos. Google reviews for 'Murphy Parks and Recreation' show a 4.6-star rating from 116 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning well-maintained facilities and engaging programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 206 North Murphy Road, Murphy, TX 75094
  • Phone: 972-468-4444
  • Cost notes: Estimated cost per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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 Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps publishes $150/week for the standard session. Estimated cost per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps?
Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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 Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Murphy Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 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.

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