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Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp

Terrace Elementary School · $200/week

A summer day camp for elementary-aged children offering a variety of recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department's activity search page, specifically filtered for 'Elementary Camp 2026' under the 'Camps' category. This indicates the camp is a future offering by a municipal entity. The cost is listed as $200 per week. While the specific camp details are not available on this search results page, the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department operates various recreational programs. Their social media presence includes an Instagram handle @richardsonparksandrec and a Facebook handle RichardsonParksandRec, which typically showcase their offerings. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies directly on the provided link, nor could it be found through a quick search for this specific camp. The camp is clearly a day camp program, as indicated by its listing within a municipal recreation department's offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary 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: 5–10
  • Address: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
  • Phone: (972) 744-7850
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp

What ages does Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp accept?
Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp cost?
Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp?
Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary 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 Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp provide lunch?
Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary 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 Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Richardson?
Richardson Parks and Recreation - Elementary Camp is one of 7 community/rec center camps in Richardson 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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