Camp Claremont
Camp Claremont offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, crafts, and social activities within a municipal park...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Claremont loads successfully and details a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Claremont. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering activities like games, crafts, and sports. While not ACA accredited, the camp is part of the City of Claremont's Human Services Department, suggesting municipal oversight. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. Google reviews for 'City of Claremont Human Services' show a 4.2-star rating from 10 reviews, with some parents praising the variety of activities and caring staff. The program is clearly a day camp, and the owner type is municipal parks. Social media handles for the City of Claremont are @cityofclaremont on Instagram and cityofclaremont on Facebook, which promote various city programs including youth activities.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Claremont 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Address: 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
- Cost notes: USD. $15 one-time application fee (waived for online registrations)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Claremont
- What ages does Camp Claremont accept?
- Camp Claremont 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 Claremont cost?
- Camp Claremont publishes $80/week for the standard session. USD. $15 one-time application fee (waived for online registrations) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Claremont's hours?
- Camp Claremont runs 8:00 AM - 1:00 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 Claremont?
- Camp Claremont 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 Camp Claremont provide lunch?
- Camp Claremont 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 Camp Claremont compare to other community/rec center camps in Claremont?
- Camp Claremont is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Claremont 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Claremont with other camps.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Claremont.
- Camp Claremont - Aug 3-7: Camp Rock Claremont · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jul 13-17: Summerween · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jul 20-24: Around the World · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jul 27-31: Over the Rainbow · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jul 6-10: Hometown Heroes - Spirit Week · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jun 15-19: Once Upon a Camp · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jun 22-26: Big Top Carnival · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
- Camp Claremont - Jun 29-3: Roar & Explore · Taylor Hall · Ages 6–12 · $80/week