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Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Elzie Odom Athletic Center

Elzie Odom Athletic Center · $160/week

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers diverse summer day camps at various community centers, including the Elzie Odom Athletic Center, for children ag...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to an article announcing summer camps offered by Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture, confirming the camp's existence and program type as day camp. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. While specific staff ratios are not listed on the provided page or the main Parks and Recreation website, the program is designed for children aged 5-13, with activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is not ACA accredited, and no state license number is readily available on the website. Google reviews for 'Arlington Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @arlingtonparks on Instagram and arlingtonparksandrec on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the provided camp information page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Elzie Odom Athletic 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: 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76006
  • 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 - Elzie Odom Athletic Center

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