Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident)
Winston-Salem Weekly Camps offer affordable day camp experiences for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational activities within a mu...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.cityofws.org/2905/Out-of-School-Programs-, loads successfully and details the 'Winston-Salem Weekly Camps' as part of the City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department's offerings. The program is a day camp for children aged 6-12, running weekly from June 17 to August 9, 2024, with a cost of $95 per week for non-residents. Activities include recreation, arts and crafts, and educational components. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website mentions 'qualified staff,' there is no explicit language regarding background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks' show a 4.2-star rating from 117 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff. Social media handles for the City of Winston-Salem are @cityofws on Instagram and cityofws on Facebook, indicating a municipal owner type.
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) 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: 6–11
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Address: 201 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- Phone: (336) 727-8000
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident)
- What ages does Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) accept?
- Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) 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 Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) cost?
- Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) publishes $95/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident)'s hours?
- Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident)?
- Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) 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 Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
- Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) 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 Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Winston-Salem?
- Winston-Salem Weekly Camps (Non-Resident) is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Winston-Salem 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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- Winston-Salem Camp Discovery (Non-Resident) · Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks · Ages 6–21 · $95/week
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