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Rec Center Summer Camp - Samuell Grand

Samuell Grand Recreation Center · $80/week

Samuell Grand Recreation Center offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within a structure...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the official page for Samuell Grand Recreation Center, part of the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. The page confirms they offer a summer camp for children aged 5-12, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with a weekly fee of $80. The camp aims to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment, including activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for Samuell Grand Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with some positive comments about the facilities and staff, though not specifically about the summer camp program. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Dallas. Social media handles for Dallas Parks and Recreation are @dallasparks on Instagram and DallasParksandRecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Rec Center Summer Camp - Samuell Grand 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: 6200 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223, 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 - Samuell Grand

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