Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $325/week
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Carnival Craze Camp

Apex Centre · $325/week

Carnival Craze Camp is a day camp offered by the Apex Centre in McKinney, Texas, providing carnival-themed activities for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the registration page for the 'Carnival Craze Camp' at the Apex Centre in McKinney, Texas. This camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, focusing on carnival-themed activities. The Apex Centre is a municipal facility, indicating the camp is operated by the city's parks and recreation department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Information regarding state licensing for this specific program is not readily available on the camp's page. The Apex Centre's Facebook page (ApexCentreMcKinney) and Instagram (@apexcentermckinney) are active, showcasing various facility activities. Google reviews for the Apex Centre show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,400+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the facility, though specific reviews for the Carnival Craze Camp are not isolated. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Carnival Craze Camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 3003 Alma Road, McKinney, TX 75070
  • Cost notes: USD. Non-member price.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Carnival Craze Camp

What ages does Carnival Craze Camp accept?
Carnival Craze Camp 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 Carnival Craze Camp cost?
Carnival Craze Camp publishes $325/week for the standard session. USD. Non-member price. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Carnival Craze Camp's hours?
Carnival Craze Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Carnival Craze Camp?
Carnival Craze Camp 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 Carnival Craze Camp provide lunch?
Carnival Craze Camp 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 Carnival Craze Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in McKinney?
Carnival Craze Camp is one of 12 community/rec center camps in McKinney 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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