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Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella)

Various Recreation Centers in Arlington · $160/week

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture offers diverse summer day camps for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, education, and social development withi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a news article from the City of Arlington, Texas, detailing their summer camp offerings for 2024, indicating the website loads successfully. The camps are run by the Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture department, classifying the owner type as municipal-parks. These are day camps for children aged 5-13, with various themes like 'Camp Quest' and 'Camp Adventure' held at different recreation centers. The article mentions registration opens in April 2024 and provides contact information for inquiries. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the city's parks and recreation website, nor specific state licensing information for the camps. Google reviews for 'Arlington Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about facilities and programs. Social media handles for Arlington Parks are @arlingtonparks on Instagram and 'arlingtonparks' on Facebook. The article does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) 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: 717 W Main St, Arlington, TX 76013
  • Phone: (817) 459-5474
  • 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 Camps (Umbrella)

What ages does Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) accept?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) 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 Camps (Umbrella) cost?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) 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 Camps (Umbrella)?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) 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 Camps (Umbrella) provide lunch?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) 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 Camps (Umbrella) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Arlington?
Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camps (Umbrella) 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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