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Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident)

Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks · $225/week

Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development w...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Winston-Salem's Out-of-School Programs page, which details the WePLAY Summer Camp. This is a day camp for children aged 5-12, offering a variety of activities including recreation, education, and social development. The camp is operated by the City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The website lists multiple camp locations and provides details on registration, fees ($225 per week for non-residents), and required forms. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The City of Winston-Salem's Facebook page (cityofws) is active, but specific social media for the WePLAY camp was not found. Google reviews for 'Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp' were not readily available, but the City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department generally has positive feedback for its programs. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: 201 E 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: (336) 727-8000
  • Cost notes: Daily rate is $45. Assuming 5 days a week for weekly cost.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident)

What ages does Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident) accept?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (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 WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident) cost?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident) publishes $225/week for the standard session. Daily rate is $45. Assuming 5 days a week for weekly cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident)'s hours?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (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 WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident)?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (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 WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (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 WePLAY Summer Camp (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem WePLAY Summer Camp (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.

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