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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps

Multiple Locations · $120/week

Irving Parks and Recreation offers summer day camps with various activities at multiple community centers.

▌ Editor's read The Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Camp is a day camp program operated by the City of Irving, Texas, as evidenced by the irvingtx.gov domain. The camp caters to children aged 5-12, offering a range of activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and field trips, as detailed on the 'Day Camps Program' page. The cost is listed as $100 per week for residents and $125 for non-residents, indicating an affordable community-based program. There is no mention of accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA) in their online directory. While the camp is run by a municipal entity, the website does not provide specific information regarding staff background checks or staff-to-camper ratios. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@irvingparksrec) and Facebook page (irvingparksandrec), which showcase camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: Various locations, Irving, TX
  • Phone: 972-721-2501
  • Cost notes: USD. $10 nonrefundable deposit per child. $10 sibling discount.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps

What ages does Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps accept?
Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps cost?
Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD. $10 nonrefundable deposit per child. $10 sibling discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps's hours?
Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps 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 Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps?
Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps 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 Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps provide lunch?
Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps 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 Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Irving?
Irving Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Irving 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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