Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers diverse summer day camps at various recreation centers, providing engaging activities for children aged 5-13.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a news article from the City of Arlington promoting their summer camps, confirming the camp's existence and municipal ownership. The Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture department operates these day camps for children aged 5-13 at various recreation centers, including Beacon Recreation Center. The camps offer a range of activities from traditional camp experiences to specialized themes like 'Camp Quest' and 'Camp Adventure.' While the specific camp at Beacon Recreation Center isn't individually reviewed, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.5-star rating on Google based on 1,000+ reviews. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page or the main Arlington Parks and Recreation website. Social media handles for Arlington Parks are @arlingtonparks on Instagram and arlingtonparksandrec on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 1100 Mansfield Webb Road, Arlington, Texas 76002
- Cost notes: Early Bird Rate: $150/week if registered by the Thursday prior to each camp week. Discounts for multiple children and financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center
- What ages does Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center accept?
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center 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 Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center cost?
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center publishes $160/week for the standard session. Early Bird Rate: $150/week if registered by the Thursday prior to each camp week. Discounts for multiple children and financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center?
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center 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 Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center 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 Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Arlington?
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Beacon Recreation Center is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Arlington 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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Camps near here
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- Arlington Parks Summer Camp (Regular Rate) · Beacon Recreation Center, Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, East Library and Recreation Center, Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Ages 5–12 · $160/week
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Cliff Nelson Recreation Center · Cliff Nelson Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · $160/week
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