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Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7)

Tony Shotwell Life Center · $125/week

The Tony Shotwell Life Center offers an affordable summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, social interaction, and themed activities.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center is a day camp operated by the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, catering to children aged 5-12. The website, grandfungp.com/summer-camp-2026/, loads successfully but oddly displays information for 'Summer Camp 2026,' which could be a typo or an indication of future planning. The camp offers weekly themes, field trips, swimming, and arts & crafts, with a stated goal of providing a safe and fun environment for social interaction and recreation. The cost is notably affordable at $125 per week. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the program is managed by a municipal department. Google reviews for 'Tony Shotwell Life Center' show a rating of 4.4 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facility and its programs, though specific camp reviews are not easily isolated.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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: 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 (5-7)

What ages does Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7) accept?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7) cost?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7)'s hours?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7)?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7) provide lunch?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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 Tony Shotwell Life Center (5-7) compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Prairie?
Summer Camp at Tony Shotwell Life 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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