FAQs • Dallas Parks, TX • CivicEngage

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After School Programs

1. Do you provide tutoring in the after school program?: Our after school program offers time each day for students to work on their homework and staff will be available to assist as needed.

2. Do you provide transportation for after school programs?: Some locations offer transportation for after school programs. You will need to contact your specific location for details.

3. What are the hours for the After School Program each day?: Staff will be on-site at 3pm each day and the program will begin immediately after school has been dismissed for the day. All children must be picked up by 6:00 pm each day.

4. Is the after school program offered on early release days?: Yes, the program will begin immediately after school has been dismissed for the day and will end at 6pm.

5. Is the after school program offered on days my child's school is closed?: No. However, we normally offer "school day out" camps at our recreation centers.

6. How will my child get to the recreation center for the after school program?: Depending on the proximity of your school to the recreation center a staff member will:
Meet your child at a designated pick-up location and escort/walk them to the center.
Meet your child at a designated pick-up location and drive them to the center by van.

7. Are your van drivers trained?: Yes. All of our drivers have passed a required defensive driving course and a van safety training exam. All drivers are retrained every three (3) years.

1. Can my kindergartner attend summer camp?: Our Recreation Center summer camps are for children ages 5 to 12 years of age. Children must be 5 years of age as of 9/1 of the current school year. Children will be broken into groups based on ages. Some Recreation Center locations offer teen camps for youth ages 13 to 17. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) camps are for children ages 6 to 12 years of age and Send A Kid To Camp sites accept children ages 6 to 15.

2. Will my child be able to bring electronic devices to camp?: We are able to achieve our results by providing a safe, focused and engaging environment, free of unnecessary distractions for the campers such as trying to secure electronic equipment. For this reason, all audio/visual devices such as music players, headphones, iPods, cell phones, tablets, etc. should be left at home.

3. What are the hours for your camp?: Recreation Center camp hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Community Development Block Grant camp hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Send A Kid To Camp hours are Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm. Please know, all camps are closed July 4th.

4. Can I register online?: Online registration for Recreation Center Summer Camps is available beginning Monday, April 3, 2017. Parents registering online are required to contact the recreation center for the mandatory parent meeting information as well as fill out registration packets prior to the first day of camp.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Send A Kid To Camp (SAKTC) sites are not available for online registration.

5. What are the backgrounds and experience of the Camp staff?: The people we hire are enthusiastic, supportive and committed to positively impacting the lives of our youth. The City of Dallas requires all staff to submit to extensive background checks as well as drug and alcohol testing before being accepted for employment. Many of our summer staff are full time educators during the school year or full time college students.

6. What types of activities do you have?: Our summer camp activities and programs consist of, but are not limited to the following, swimming, sports and games, arts and crafts, fine arts, field trips, tennis and golf.

7. How can I pay for camp?: You can pay by check, money order, cash, or credit card. If you register online, payment must be by credit card.

1. How old does my child have to be to participate in the Youth Sports programs?: Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers and hosts a variety of sports for youth of all ages. Most sports programs begin at the age of 4 and are offered through the age of 14.

2. What is the cost for my child to participate in the Youth Sports program and what is included?: The cost for a child to participate in the Youth Sports program begins at $40 per individual. Price includes a uniform top with a number for each child. No equipment is included in the cost per individual.

3. Are discounts provided for families that have multiple siblings participating in the Youth Sports program?: Unfortunately there are no discounts for families having multiple siblings participating at this time. Fees were set at the lowest possible cost for any individual to participate.

4. How is a player's age determined and what are the age divisions for each sport?: A player’s age is determined as of September 1st of the current school year. Each sport is divided into age divisions based on every two years. Divisions are ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.

5. What opportunities do parents have to volunteer in the Youth Sports Program?: Parents are welcome to volunteer as coaches, team moms, officials, scorekeepers, etc. In order to volunteer, a parent must officially register via our City of Dallas volunteer process.