Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–11 · $175/week
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Playground Camp 2026

Heights Recreation Center · $175/week

Playground Camp 2026, offered by the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation, provides a supervised summer day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with va...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation's activity search portal, specifically filtered for summer camps, confirming it loads as a real camp site. Playground Camp 2026 is a day camp for children aged 5-12, with specific sessions listed for different age groups and dates, such as 'Playground Camp (Ages 5-7)' and 'Playground Camp (Ages 8-12)'. The camp is owned and operated by the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the activity listing. Information regarding background checks for staff is not explicitly stated on the camp's registration page. No specific social media handles for 'Playground Camp 2026' were found, though the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation likely has general social media presence. Google reviews for 'City of Richardson Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, generally praising facilities and programs, though not specific to this camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Playground Camp 2026 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: 6–11
  • Address: 711 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 78050
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Playground Camp 2026

What ages does Playground Camp 2026 accept?
Playground Camp 2026 is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Playground Camp 2026 cost?
Playground Camp 2026 publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Playground Camp 2026?
Playground Camp 2026 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 Playground Camp 2026 provide lunch?
Playground Camp 2026 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 Playground Camp 2026 compare to other community/rec center camps in Richardson?
Playground Camp 2026 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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