YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff
YMCA Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff offers a traditional day camp experience for children, focusing on character development, outdoor activities, and community en...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp website for YMCA Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff, part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. The camp is a traditional day camp, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, with weekly themes such as 'Superheroes Unite' and 'Mad Scientist.' The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. While the specific Camp Wickiup does not have a dedicated Google review page, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type is nonprofit, consistent with the YMCA's mission. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas are @ymcadallas on Instagram and YMCADallas on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00am to 5:30pm
- Address: Moorland Family YMCA @ Oak Cliff 6701 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75232
- Cost notes: USD. Member rate: $150/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff
- What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff accept?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in 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 in Oak Cliff cost?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff publishes $170/week for the standard session. USD. Member rate: $150/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff's hours?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff runs 7:00am to 5:30pm. 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 in Oak Cliff?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in 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 in Oak Cliff provide lunch?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in 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.
- How does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff compare to other traditional day camp camps in Dallas?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Camp Wickiup in Oak Cliff is one of 18 traditional day camp 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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