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Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School

Camino Real Middle School

The Summer Recreation Day Camp at Camino Real Middle School offers free summer programming for children in Las Cruces, focusing on recreation and educational...

▌ Editor's read The provided website details a free Summer Recreation Day Camp at Camino Real Middle School, offered by the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department. The program runs from June 3 to July 26, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, for children aged 6-13. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 100 children per site. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided page. The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department has a Facebook page under the handle 'SuccessDAC'. Google reviews for 'Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School' specifically were not found, but the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department generally receives positive feedback for its community programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School 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: 5–11
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2961 N Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Cost notes: USD. FREE

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School

What ages does Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School accept?
Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School is open to children ages 5–11. 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.
What are Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School's hours?
Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School?
Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School 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 Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School provide lunch?
Summer Recreation Day Camp - Camino Real Middle School 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.

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