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Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco

Camp St. Francis · $350/week

Camp St. Francis offers a Catholic-based day camp experience for children in Aptos, focusing on faith formation, outdoor activities, and community building.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp St. Francis, part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, loads successfully and provides information about their summer day camp program. The camp is designed for children entering grades 1-8 and runs for several weeks in July and August, with a cost of $350 per week. Activities listed include arts and crafts, sports, nature exploration, and faith formation. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the camp's webpage. The Archdiocese of San Francisco has a Facebook page (@sfarchdiocese) which promotes the camp. Google reviews for 'Camp St. Francis Aptos' are limited, with one review giving it 5 stars, praising the positive environment and activities for children.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco 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 religious program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2320 Sumner Ave, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Sibling discount of 10%.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco

What ages does Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco accept?
Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco 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 Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco cost?
Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discount of 10%. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco's hours?
Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco?
Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco provide lunch?
Camp St. Francis - Archdiocese of San Francisco 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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