Summer Camp at Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10)
Dalworth Recreation Center offers a summer day camp for children aged 8-10 in Grand Prairie, Texas, focusing on recreation, field trips, and social development.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp at Dalworth Recreation Center is a day camp program for children aged 8-10, operated by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. The website, grandfungp.com/summer-camp-2026/, loads and provides details about the camp, though it is notably advertising for "Summer Camp 2026," which is a significant red flag regarding the timeliness of information for current year planning. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The program runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and includes activities such as arts & crafts, games, sports, swimming, and field trips. The cost is $125 per week for Grand Prairie residents and $150 for non-residents. While the website mentions registration details, it lacks specific information on staff qualifications, background checks, or staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Dalworth Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 145 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and its programs, though specific summer camp reviews are not prominent. Social media handles found are @grandfungp on Instagram and GrandFunGP on Facebook, which are for the broader Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation department.
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
Summer Camp at Dalworth 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 8–10
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 2012 Spikes St, 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 Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10)
- What ages does Summer Camp at Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10) accept?
- Summer Camp at Dalworth 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 Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10) cost?
- Summer Camp at Dalworth 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 Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10)'s hours?
- Summer Camp at Dalworth 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 Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10)?
- Summer Camp at Dalworth 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 Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10) provide lunch?
- Summer Camp at Dalworth 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 Dalworth Recreation Center (8-10) compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie?
- Summer Camp at Dalworth 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.
Planning guides
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