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Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center

Dottie Lynn Recreation Center · $160/week

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers a traditional day camp at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, providing a variety of 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, including the one at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center. This indicates the camp is operated by the municipal parks department. The article states the camp is for children aged 5-13 and offers activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $160 per week for residents and $180 for non-residents. Registration is handled through the City of Arlington's website. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Arlington Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for Arlington Parks are @arlingtonparks on Instagram and 'arlingtonparksandrecreation' on Facebook, where they frequently post updates about their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 3200 Norwood Lane, Arlington, Texas 76013
  • 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 - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center

What ages does Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center accept?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn 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 - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center cost?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn 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 - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn 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 - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center provide lunch?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn 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 - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Arlington?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn 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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