Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Arlington Parks & Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps for children, focusing on recreation, sports, and educational activities within the city's ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington Parks & Recreation page for registering for programs, including day camps. The page lists various summer camp options, such as 'Summer Fun Camp,' 'Sports Camp,' and 'Nature Camp,' indicating a diverse program offering. The camps are clearly operated by the City of Arlington's Parks and Recreation Department, classifying them as municipal-parks owned. While the page details camp themes and registration information, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media links for Arlington Parks and Recreation were found on their main website, including Instagram (@arlingtonparks) and Facebook (arlingtonparksandrec).
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Address: 717 W Main St, Arlington, TX 76013
- Phone: (817) 459-5474
- Cost notes: Varies by location. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
- What ages does Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps accept?
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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 Summer Camps cost?
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by location. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps runs 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps?
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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 Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 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 Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
- Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is one of 13 community/rec center 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Camps.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Main Branch · 608 N Elm St, Arlington · Ages 5–18 · $25/week
- Wimbish Boys & Girls Club · 1601 Wright St, Arlington · Ages 5–18 · $25/week
- Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Arlington ISD - Berry Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Arlington Parks Summer Camp (Early Bird Rate) · Beacon Recreation Center, Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, East Library and Recreation Center, Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Ages 5–12 · $150/week
- 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 - Beacon Recreation Center · Beacon Recreation 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
- Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Summer Camp - Dottie Lynn Recreation Center · Dottie Lynn Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · $160/week