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Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10)

Charley Taylor Recreation Center · $125/week

The Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips for children age...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center is a day camp for children aged 8-10, operated by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. The website, grandfungp.com/summer-camp-2026/, loads successfully but prominently displays information for 'Summer Camp 2026,' which is a significant red flag for current year planning. The camp offers a diverse program including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips, as detailed on the camp's webpage. It is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). There is no mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided camp page. Google reviews for 'Grand Fun GP' (the overarching Parks, Arts & Recreation Department) show a rating of 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews, but specific reviews for the summer camp are not readily available. Social media handles found are @grandfungp on Instagram and GrandFunGP on Facebook, which are for the broader department.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) 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: 8–10
  • 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 (8-10)

What ages does Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) accept?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) is open to children ages 8–10. 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 (8-10) cost?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) 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 (8-10)'s hours?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) 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 (8-10)?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) 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 (8-10) provide lunch?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) 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 (8-10) compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie?
Summer Camp at Charley Taylor Recreation Center (8-10) 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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