Verdugo Summer Daze
Verdugo Summer Daze offers traditional day camp activities for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, crafts, and games within a municipal park setting.
▌ Editor's read Verdugo Summer Daze is a day camp operated by the City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department, offering activities like games, crafts, and sports for children aged 5-12. The camp runs weekly sessions from June to August, with a cost of $150 per week for Burbank residents and $175 for non-residents, as detailed on their official website. The program is held at Verdugo Recreation Center. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'Burbank Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 155 reviews, with some parents praising the variety of activities and dedicated staff. Social media presence includes Instagram (@burbankparksandrec) and Facebook (BurbankParksandRec), which showcase various departmental activities.
Who thrives here Ages 5–10
Verdugo Summer Daze 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: 5–10
- Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
- Address: 3201 W. Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
- Cost notes: $150 per 1-week session. Additional fees for excursions and optional activities may apply.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Verdugo Summer Daze
- What ages does Verdugo Summer Daze accept?
- Verdugo Summer Daze is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Verdugo Summer Daze cost?
- Verdugo Summer Daze publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Verdugo Summer Daze's hours?
- Verdugo Summer Daze runs 7:00am-6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Verdugo Summer Daze?
- Verdugo Summer Daze 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 Verdugo Summer Daze provide lunch?
- Verdugo Summer Daze 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.
- How does Verdugo Summer Daze compare to other traditional day camp camps in Burbank?
- Verdugo Summer Daze is one of 24 traditional day camp camps in Burbank that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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