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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #176957

Matthews

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps focusing on sports, nature, arts, and general recreation for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation website, which details various summer camp offerings. These camps are day camps, with options like Sports Camp, Nature Camp, Art Camp, and General Recreation Camp, catering to different age groups. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are required to pass a background check prior to employment.' As a municipal entity, the owner type is classified as municipal-parks. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the program diversity and commitment to staff background checks are notable. Social media handles for Instagram (@mecklenburgparkandrec) and Facebook (MecklenburgParkandRec) were found on the website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #176957 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: 6–12
  • Address: 5841 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
  • Phone: (980) 314-1000

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp Activity #176957

What ages does Summer Camp Activity #176957 accept?
Summer Camp Activity #176957 is open to children ages 6–12. 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.
Who runs Summer Camp Activity #176957?
Summer Camp Activity #176957 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 Summer Camp Activity #176957 provide lunch?
Summer Camp Activity #176957 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 Summer Camp Activity #176957 compare to other community/rec center camps in Matthews?
Summer Camp Activity #176957 is one of 5 community/rec center camps in Matthews 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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