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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Summer Camp Activity #177460

Matthews

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation website, which clearly outlines various summer camp programs. These camps are primarily day camps, with options like 'Summer Fun Camp,' 'Sports Camps,' 'Nature Camps,' and 'Arts Camps,' indicating a diverse program offering. The organization is a municipal parks and recreation department, confirming its ownership type. While the website mentions registration and program details, specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies for staff was not readily found on the general camp pages. Social media links for Instagram (@mecklenburgparksandrec) and Facebook (MecklenburgParksandRec) are present 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 #177460 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 #177460

What ages does Summer Camp Activity #177460 accept?
Summer Camp Activity #177460 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 #177460?
Summer Camp Activity #177460 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 #177460 provide lunch?
Summer Camp Activity #177460 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 #177460 compare to other community/rec center camps in Matthews?
Summer Camp Activity #177460 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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