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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–13

Camp Goodwater

Georgetown Recreation Center · $160/week

A city-run day camp offering a variety of activities for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the official website for Georgetown Parks and Recreation, which hosts Camp Goodwater. Camp Goodwater is a traditional day camp for children aged 5-13, offering weekly themed sessions from June 3 to August 9, 2024. The camp is operated by the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. While specific Google reviews for 'Camp Goodwater' were not readily available, the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.6-star rating from 135 Google reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site include @georgetownparksandrec for Instagram and GeorgetownParksandRecreation for Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Camp Goodwater 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: 5–13
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 445 E Morrow St, Georgetown, TX 78626
  • Phone: (512) 930-3596
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident price. Non-resident: $284

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Goodwater

What ages does Camp Goodwater accept?
Camp Goodwater is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Camp Goodwater cost?
Camp Goodwater publishes $160/week for the standard session. USD. Resident price. Non-resident: $284 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Goodwater's hours?
Camp Goodwater 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 Camp Goodwater?
Camp Goodwater 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 Camp Goodwater provide lunch?
Camp Goodwater 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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