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Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp

West Dallas · $80/week

Arcadia Park Recreation Center offers an affordable summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within ...

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Parks and Recreation website loads successfully, detailing summer camp offerings across various recreation centers, including Arcadia Park. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with a weekly fee of $80. The website mentions activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The camp is operated by the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. Google reviews for 'Arcadia Park Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and staff. Social media handles for Dallas Parks and Recreation are @dallasparks on Instagram and DallasParks on Facebook. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arcadia Park 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
  • Address: 5420 N Arcadia Dr, Dallas, TX 75211, 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 Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp

What ages does Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
Arcadia Park 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 Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
Arcadia Park 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 Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
Arcadia Park 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 Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp?
Arcadia Park 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 Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Arcadia Park 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 Arcadia Park Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
Arcadia Park 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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