Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza)
Leapstart's Outdoor Discovery Camp at De Anza offers a nature-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing outdoor exploration and hands-on learning.
▌ Editor's read The Leapstart Outdoor Discovery Camp at De Anza is a day camp program. The website clearly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:10, which is a positive indicator for supervision. Furthermore, the site explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While the specific years of operation are not readily available, the camp provides a detailed daily schedule and activity descriptions, offering transparency into the program's structure. The camp's focus on outdoor exploration and hands-on learning is evident from the program descriptions.
Who thrives here Ages 4–11
Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) 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 outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 4–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10594 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza)
- What ages does Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) accept?
- Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) is open to children ages 4–11. 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 Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) cost?
- Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) publishes $630/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza)'s hours?
- Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) 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.
- Does Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) provide lunch?
- Leapstart - Outdoor Discovery Camp (De Anza) 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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