Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–5 · $200/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–5

Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center

Richardson · $200/week

Kinder Camp provides a fun and engaging summer experience for preschoolers with age-appropriate activities and themes.

▌ Editor's read The Kinder Camp is a day camp program for children aged 3-5, operated by the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department at the Heights Recreation Center. The website details activities such as arts and crafts, games, story time, and playground time, indicating a well-rounded program for preschoolers. The camp runs in weekly sessions from June to August, with specific themes for each week. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it is part of a municipal parks and recreation system. Google reviews for 'Heights Recreation Center' show a 4.5-star rating from 500+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The City of Richardson Parks and Recreation maintains an active presence on Instagram (@richardsonparksandrec) and Facebook (RichardsonParksandRec), showcasing various community events and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 3–5
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 711 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
  • Phone: 972-744-7850
  • Cost notes: $200 per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center

What ages does Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center accept?
Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center cost?
Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center's hours?
Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center runs 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center?
Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center 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 Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center provide lunch?
Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center 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 Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Richardson?
Kinder Camp - Heights Recreation Center 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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