Summer Break Camps
Summer Break Camps, offered by Amarillo Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of themed day camp experiences for children in Amarillo, Texas.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department's online catalog, specifically listing 'Summer Break Camps' as a program. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal entity. The program offers weekly themed day camps for children aged 6-12, with activities like games, crafts, and field trips, running from June 3 to August 9, 2024. The cost is $100 per week for residents and $110 for non-residents. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the program is part of a larger municipal department. The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Facebook page (AmarilloParksandRec) is active and promotes the camp, but no Instagram handle was readily found for the camp itself. Google reviews for 'Amarillo Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 138 reviews, with general positive comments about facilities and programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Summer Break Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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 verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–17
- Address: 509 S. Parson St, Amarillo, TX 79107
- Phone: (806) 378-3036
- Cost notes: Full Summer Discount Available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Break Camps
- What ages does Summer Break Camps accept?
- Summer Break Camps is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Summer Break Camps cost?
- Summer Break Camps publishes $100/week for the standard session. Full Summer Discount Available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Summer Break Camps?
- Summer Break Camps 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 Break Camps provide lunch?
- Summer Break Camps 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 Summer Break Camps 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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