What ages does Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz accept?

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz cost?

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz's hours?

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz?

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz provide lunch?

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz

Fretz Recreation Center · $80/week

Fretz Recreation Center offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreational activities, arts and crafts, and field trips within the Dal...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Fretz Recreation Center's page on the Dallas Parks and Recreation website, confirming it as a legitimate municipal facility offering a summer day camp. The camp is for children aged 5-12, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with a weekly fee of $80 for Dallas residents and $85 for non-residents. The program includes recreational activities, arts and crafts, and field trips. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (DallasParksandRec) and an Instagram handle (@dallasparks). There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the facility page. Google reviews for Fretz Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 189 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and staff, though some mention occasional cleanliness issues. No specific information regarding staff background checks was found on the provided page.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 6950 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
Cost notes: $80/week for Dallas residents, $95/week for non-residents.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz

What ages does Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz accept?: Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz cost?: Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz's hours?: Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz?: Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz provide lunch?: Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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 Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?: Rec Center Summer Camp - Fretz 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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