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Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk

K.B. Polk Recreation Center · $80/week

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

▌ Editor's read The K.B. Polk 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, and costs $80 per week. The program emphasizes recreation, education, and social development, including activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,070 reviews, though specific reviews for the K.B. Polk camp are not readily available. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is typical for municipal recreation programs. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks for this specific program, it is generally expected for municipal employees. Social media handles for the broader Dallas Parks and Recreation are @dallasparksrec on Instagram and DallasParksRec on Facebook, which likely cover the K.B. Polk center's activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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: 6801 Roper St, Dallas, TX 75209, 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 - K.B. Polk

What ages does Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk accept?
Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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 - K.B. Polk cost?
Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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 - K.B. Polk's hours?
Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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 - K.B. Polk?
Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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 - K.B. Polk provide lunch?
Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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 - K.B. Polk compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
Rec Center Summer Camp - K.B. Polk 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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