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Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center

Countryside Recreation Center · $150/week

The City of Surprise offers a Summer Break Camp at the Countryside Recreation Center, providing supervised activities for children during school breaks.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, surpriseaz.gov/596/Break-Camps, loads successfully and details the Summer Break Camp offered by the City of Surprise Parks and Recreation Department. This is a day camp for children aged 6-12, with activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is listed on the site. There is no mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff. The City of Surprise has a Google review rating of 3.8 stars from 127 reviews, which is for the city services generally, not specifically the camp. Social media handles for the City of Surprise are @cityofsurprise on Instagram and 'cityofsurprise' on Facebook, which would likely cover camp announcements. The camp is clearly a municipal program, indicating a public service model.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Summer Break Camp - Countryside 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 15038 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
  • Phone: (623) 222-2000
  • Cost notes: USD. $30/day for residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center

What ages does Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center accept?
Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Camp - Countryside Recreation Center cost?
Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. $30/day for residents. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center's hours?
Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center 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 Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center?
Summer Break Camp - Countryside 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 Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center provide lunch?
Summer Break Camp - Countryside 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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