Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $150/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Camp PLAY

Thrive · $150/week

Camp PLAY offers a variety of themed day camps for children in Lewisville, Texas, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp PLAY is a day camp program offered by the City of Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the URL 'playlewisville.com' and the 'About Us' section on the main Parks and Recreation website. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), as a search of the ACA directory for 'Camp PLAY Lewisville' yielded no results. The program type is clearly day camp, with weekly sessions running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, as detailed on the 'Summer Camps' page. The owner type is municipal-parks, directly affiliated with the City of Lewisville. While the website provides program details and registration information, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention staff background checks on the camp-specific pages. The Facebook page 'PlayLewisville' is active and promotes camp activities, indicating a social media presence. The camp offers various themed weeks, such as 'Super Hero Week' and 'Mad Scientist Week,' suggesting a diverse curriculum for participants.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp PLAY 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1950 S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
  • Phone: (972) 219-3550
  • Cost notes: USD, price varies by week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp PLAY

What ages does Camp PLAY accept?
Camp PLAY is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Camp PLAY cost?
Camp PLAY publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD, price varies by week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp PLAY's hours?
Camp PLAY runs 7:30 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 Camp PLAY?
Camp PLAY 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 Camp PLAY provide lunch?
Camp PLAY 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.

Planning guides

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