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Community Recreation Center Day Camps

Multiple Recreation Centers · $100/week

Greensboro Parks and Recreation offers affordable summer day camps at various community recreation centers, providing a variety of activities for children ag...

▌ Editor's read The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department operates Community Recreation Center Day Camps, offering summer programs for children aged 5-12 at multiple recreation centers. The website indicates a focus on recreational activities, field trips, and special events. The cost is listed as $100 per week for Greensboro residents and $120 for non-residents, making it a very affordable option. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it is a municipal program, which typically implies standard hiring procedures. Google reviews for 'Greensboro Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for Greensboro Parks and Recreation are @greensboroparksandrec on Instagram and 'greensboroparksandrec' on Facebook, where they frequently post updates about their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1001 Fourth St, Greensboro, NC 27405
  • Phone: (336) 373-2559
  • 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 Camps

What ages does Community Recreation Center Day Camps accept?
Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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 Camps cost?
Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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 Camps's hours?
Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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 Camps?
Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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 Camps provide lunch?
Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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 Camps compare to other traditional day camp camps in Greensboro?
Community Recreation Center Day Camps 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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