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Rec Center Summer Camp - Martin Weiss

Martin Weiss Recreation Center · $80/week

The Martin Weiss Recreation Center offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreational activities and community engagement within the D...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Martin Weiss Recreation Center's page within the Dallas Parks and Recreation website, confirming it is a legitimate municipal facility. The page indicates they offer a summer camp for ages 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 camp operates as a day camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the facility page. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (@DallasParksandRec), but the Martin Weiss Recreation Center does not appear to have a dedicated social media presence. Google reviews for the Martin Weiss Recreation Center itself show a rating of 4.1 stars based on 145 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facility and staff, while others mention occasional cleanliness issues or crowded conditions. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff are detailed on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp - Martin Weiss 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: 1111 Martindell Ave, Dallas, TX 75211, 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 - Martin Weiss

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