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Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12)

Charley Taylor Recreation Center · $125/week

The Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center offers a diverse range of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged...

▌ Editor's read The website grandfungp.com/summer-camp-2026/ loads successfully and provides information about the summer camp program. This camp is operated by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and caters to children aged 6-12, with specific age groups for activities. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips. While the website mentions a 'Summer Camp Parent Handbook,' it was not directly accessible to review staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Grand Fun GP' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 145 reviews, with some parents praising the variety of activities and engaging staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–12

Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 601 E Grand Prairie Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
  • Cost notes: USD. $135 for non-residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12)

What ages does Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) accept?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) is open to children ages 11–12. 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 Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) cost?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) publishes $125/week for the standard session. USD. $135 for non-residents. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12)'s hours?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) runs 7:00 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 Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12)?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) 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 Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) provide lunch?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) 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 Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (11-12) is one of 19 community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie 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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