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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff

Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff

Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff offers a day camp experience focused on outdoor activities, character development, and fostering a sense of ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas operates Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff as a day camp, providing a variety of activities for children. The website, ymcadallas.org/daycamp, loads successfully and details the camp's offerings, including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The YMCA emphasizes character development, with a focus on values like caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. While the specific Camp Wickiup is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas as an organization is a well-established nonprofit. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. Google reviews for the Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff show a rating of 4.3 stars from 155 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and programs, including summer camps. The camp is clearly a day program, and the owner type is a nonprofit organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff 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 outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6701 S. Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75232, USA
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff

What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff accept?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff cost?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff's hours?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff provide lunch?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Camp Wickiup at Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff 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.

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