Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $65/week
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Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside

Atatiana Carr-Jefferson Community Center at Hillside · $65/week

Camp Fort Worth at Hillside offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within a s...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Fort Worth at Hillside loads successfully and provides information about the day camp program. It is operated by the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal owner type. The camp caters to children aged 5-13, offering a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. The site states that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program details suggest a structured environment. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Fort Worth Parks and Recreation' generally show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not easily isolated. Social media handles for Fort Worth Parks and Recreation are @fortworthparks on Instagram and FortWorthParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside 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 - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1201 East Maddox Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Cost notes: USD. $65 per week or $455 for all 8 weeks (Molly Deal). Field trips at additional cost.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside

What ages does Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside accept?
Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside 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 Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside cost?
Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside publishes $65/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside's hours?
Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside?
Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside 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 Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside provide lunch?
Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside 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 Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort Worth?
Camp Fort Worth - ACJCC@Hillside is one of 19 community/rec center camps in Fort Worth 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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