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Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12)

Tony Shotwell Life Center · $125/week

The Tony Shotwell Life Center offers a summer day camp for 11-12 year olds in Grand Prairie, Texas, focusing on recreation, field trips, and social activities.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center is a day camp for 11-12 year olds, operated by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. The website, grandfungp.com/summer-camp-2026/, loads successfully but prominently displays "Summer Camp 2026," which is a significant concern for current year planning. The camp runs Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and includes activities such as swimming, games, arts & crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $125 per week for residents and $150 for non-residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website. Google reviews for "Tony Shotwell Life Center" show a 4.4-star rating from 1,170 reviews, though these reviews are for the facility generally, not specifically the summer camp. Social media handles found are @grandfungp on Instagram and GrandFunGP on Facebook. The site does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or whether staff undergo background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–12

Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 2750 Graham St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
  • Cost notes: USD. $135 for non-residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12)

What ages does Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12) accept?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12) cost?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12)'s hours?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12)?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12) provide lunch?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (11-12) compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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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