Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp
The Anita Martinez Recreation Center offers an affordable summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.
▌ Editor's read The Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The weekly fee is $80 per child, with a one-time registration fee of $25. The program aims to provide a safe and fun environment with activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (DallasParksandRecreation) and an Instagram handle (@dallasparks), specific reviews for the Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp are not readily available on Google, though the overall Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.3-star rating from 1,000+ reviews. The site does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks, but as a municipal program, it is highly probable.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp 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: 7:30am to 5:30pm
- Address: 3212 N. Winnetka Ave, Dallas, TX 75212, USA
- Cost notes: $80 per week City of Dallas Residents / $95 Non Dallas Residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp
- What ages does Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
- Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp 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 Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
- Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
- Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp runs 7:30am to 5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp?
- Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp 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 Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp 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 Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
- Anita Martinez Recreation Center Summer Camp is one of 60 community/rec center camps in Dallas 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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