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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA

T Boone Pickens YMCA

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas offers various day camps, including the Urban Adventure Camp at T. Boone Pickens YMCA, focusing on engaging activities and ch...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas operates numerous day camps, including the Urban Adventure Camp at T. Boone Pickens YMCA, which provides a range of activities like swimming, sports, arts, and educational components. The website emphasizes a commitment to safety, stating that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific Urban Adventure Camp does not have individual Google reviews, the T. Boone Pickens YMCA branch has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about its facilities and programs. The YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The camp is a day program, and the website provides general information about camp themes and registration, but specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 601 N. Akard, Dallas, TX 75201, 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 - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA

What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA accept?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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 - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA cost?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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 - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA's hours?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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 - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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 - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA provide lunch?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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 - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA compare to other community/rec center camps in Dallas?
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - Urban Adventure Camp at T Boone Pickens YMCA 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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