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Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7)

Charley Taylor Recreation Center · $125/week

The Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center offers a day camp experience for children aged 5-7 in Grand Prairie, focusing on recreation and social de...

▌ Editor's read The website, grandfungp.com/summer-camp-2026/, loads successfully and provides details for the Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center. This is a day camp program for children aged 5-7, operated by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website outlines a weekly fee of $125 for residents and $150 for non-residents, with a $25 registration fee. The daily schedule includes activities like arts & crafts, games, and outdoor play. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes a safe and fun environment. Google reviews for 'Charley Taylor Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and staff. Social media handles found are @grandfungp on Instagram and GrandFunGP on Facebook.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. community/rec center content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–7
  • 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 (5-7)

What ages does Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) accept?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) is open to children ages 5–7. 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 (5-7) cost?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) 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 (5-7)'s hours?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) 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 (5-7)?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) 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 (5-7) provide lunch?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) 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 (5-7) compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5-7) 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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