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Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp

Various locations in Plano · $159/week

Plano Parks and Recreation offers a Sports & Adventure Camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on active play, sports, and outdoor adventures within a structur...

▌ Editor's read The Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp website (plano.gov/1549/Summer-Camps) loads successfully and provides details for their summer camp offerings. It is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, with activities including sports, games, and outdoor adventures. The camp is operated by the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained to provide a safe and fun environment.' While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the mention of background checks is a positive safety indicator. The Plano Parks and Recreation Facebook page (facebook.com/planoparksandrec) has a 4.5-star rating from 277 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @planoparksandrec. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 11–16

Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure 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 sports 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: Sports
  • Ages: 11–16
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 4160 McDermott Rd, Plano, TX 75024
  • Phone: (972) 941-7250

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp

What ages does Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp accept?
Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp is open to children ages 11–16. 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 Sports & Adventure Camp cost?
Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp 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 Sports & Adventure Camp's hours?
Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp 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 Sports & Adventure Camp?
Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure 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 Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure Camp provide lunch?
Plano Parks and Recreation Sports & Adventure 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.

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