Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center
The Lewis Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children during the summer months.
▌ Editor's read The Lewis Recreation Center Day Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department. The camp offers a diverse schedule of activities including sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips, as detailed on their official webpage. The program is designed for children aged 5-12, with specific age groups for activities. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the camp is part of a municipal parks and recreation system, which often has its own oversight and standards. Google reviews for the Lewis Recreation Center generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the facilities and staff. Social media handles for Greensboro Parks and Recreation are @greensboroparksandrec on Instagram and GreensboroParksAndRec on Facebook, where updates and photos are shared.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 3110 Forest Lawn Dr., Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Fee assistance is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center
- What ages does Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center accept?
- Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center 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 Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center cost?
- Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD. Fee assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center's hours?
- Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center?
- Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis 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 Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center provide lunch?
- Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis 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 Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Greensboro?
- Community Recreation Center Day Camp - Lewis Center is one of 10 traditional day camp camps in Greensboro 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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