Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron
A traditional summer day camp offering a variety of activities including games, crafts, and outdoor play.
▌ Editor's read Plano Parks and Recreation operates Camp Cimarron as part of its summer camp offerings, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The website lists various summer camps, including Camp Cimarron, which appears to be a day camp option. While the site details camp themes, age groups, and registration information, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios. There is also no specific language regarding background checks for staff on the provided URL. The camp's social media presence is through the Plano Parks and Recreation accounts, suggesting a broader departmental oversight rather than a standalone camp entity. The cost per week is listed as $159, as provided in the prompt.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron 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 outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: Cimarron Park Recreation Center, 1210 W. Brand Rd, Plano, TX 75075
- Phone: 972-941-7250
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron
- What ages does Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron accept?
- Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron 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 Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron cost?
- Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron publishes $159/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron's hours?
- Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron?
- Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron 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 Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron provide lunch?
- Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Plano Parks and Recreation Camp Cimarron.
- Art and Drama Camp · Multiple locations in Plano, Fairview, Frisco, Dallas, and Southlake · Ages 5–18 · $275/week
- Club SciKidz Dallas - Plano · Plano · Ages 4–15 · $399/week
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County - Plano Branch · 1111 Avenue H, Plano · Ages 5–18
- Camp Cimarron · Oak Point Park Nature & Retreat Center · Ages 6–12 · $189/week
- Camp Cimarron 2026 · Bob Woodruff Park South · Ages 6–12 · $189/week
- Camp Connections · Carpenter Park Recreation Center, Liberty Recreation Center, Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center · Ages 6–11 · $159/week
- Carpenter Camp Connections 2026 · Carpenter Park Recreation Center · Ages 6–11 · $159/week
- City of Plano Summer Camps · Plano · Ages 5–12