City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center
City-run summer day camp at Sierra Montana Recreation Center offering various recreational activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Surprise Parks and Recreation Department. The website (surpriseaz.gov/596/Break-Camps) loads successfully and provides details on their 'Break Camps,' which include summer programs. The camp is not ACA accredited. As a municipal program, it falls under city oversight rather than state licensing for private camps. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks. The program type is clearly day camp, with activities like games, crafts, and field trips. Google reviews for 'City of Surprise Parks and Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.5-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for the City of Surprise are @cityofsurprise on Instagram and 'cityofsurprise' on Facebook, where they promote various city events and programs, including youth activities.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Address: 14861 N Spring Ln, Surprise, AZ 85379
- Phone: 623-222-2000
- Cost notes: $30/day for residents, $34/day for non-residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center
- What ages does City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center accept?
- City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center is open to children ages 6–12. 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 City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center cost?
- City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center publishes $150/week for the standard session. $30/day for residents, $34/day for non-residents Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center's hours?
- City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center runs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center?
- City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center 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 City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center provide lunch?
- City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Sierra Montana Recreation Center 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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