Teen Rec Connections
Teen Rec Connections offers supervised recreational activities and field trips for teens in Henderson, Nevada, focusing on social engagement and active parti...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation youth programs page, which lists 'Teen Rec Connections' as a program. This program is described as offering supervised recreational activities and field trips for teens, with a focus on social interaction and active participation (cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/programs-classes/youth-programs). The program is clearly operated by a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a 'municipal-parks' owner type. While the page mentions various youth programs, specific details about Teen Rec Connections, such as staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, are not readily available on this general overview page. The City of Henderson's main Facebook page (@cityofhenderson) is linked from the website, but a specific handle for the youth programs or Teen Rec Connections was not found. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program or the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation department in the ACA directory. The program appears to be a day program, as it is listed under 'Youth Programs' and describes daily activities and field trips.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Teen Rec Connections is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd, Henderson, NV 89014
- Phone: (702) 267-4000
- Cost notes: USD. Sibling discounts available. Drop-in for $27.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Rec Connections
- What ages does Teen Rec Connections accept?
- Teen Rec Connections is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Teen Rec Connections cost?
- Teen Rec Connections publishes $118/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discounts available. Drop-in for $27. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Teen Rec Connections's hours?
- Teen Rec Connections runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Teen Rec Connections?
- Teen Rec Connections 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 Teen Rec Connections provide lunch?
- Teen Rec Connections 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Teen Rec Connections with other camps.
- 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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- Gymcats Summer Cats · Henderson · Ages 5–12
- King Art Studio Summer Camps · Henderson · Ages 5–12
- Knight Chess Academy Camp · Varies · Ages 6–12
- L.E.T.S. Guard · Henderson Aquatics Locations · Ages 11–14