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Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - East Library and Recreation Center

East Library and Recreation Center · $160/week

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers diverse summer day camps at various community centers, including East Library, focusing on fun, learning, and ph...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a news article from the City of Arlington promoting their summer camps, indicating that the camp is run by the municipal parks department. The article, titled 'Big Fun for Little Explorers: Join Our Parks’ Summer Camps,' details that camps are offered at various community centers, including the East Library and Recreation Center, for children aged 5-13. The cost is listed as $160 per week for residents and $180 for non-residents, with extended care options available. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number was found. Google reviews for 'Arlington Parks and Recreation Summer Camps' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and engaging staff. The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation has an active Instagram handle @arlingtonparks and Facebook page 'ArlingtonParksandRecreation', where they post updates and photos of camp activities. The program is clearly a day camp, offering a structured schedule of activities from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - East Library and 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: 1817 New York Ave., Arlington, Texas 76010
  • 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 - East Library and Recreation Center

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