Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp
Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp offers affordable, structured day camp activities for children aged 5-13 within the Dallas Parks and Recreation system.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, dallasparks.org/547/Rec-Center-Summer-Camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings across various Dallas Recreation Centers, including Fireside. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-13, operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The cost is $80 per week, with a one-time $25 registration fee. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department website states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Fireside Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.1 stars from 103 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facility and programs, while others mention occasional issues with staff or organization. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department maintains an active social media presence with Instagram handle @dallasparksrec and Facebook handle DallasParksRec.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Fireside 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: 8601 Fireside Dr, Dallas, TX 75217, 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 Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp
- What ages does Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
- Fireside 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 Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
- Fireside 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 Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
- Fireside 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 Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp?
- Fireside 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 Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Fireside 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 Fireside Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
- Fireside 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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