Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids
Specialty summer day camp for children focusing on various recreational activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate website for the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) in Elk Grove, California, which offers 'Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids' as part of its summer day camp programs. The camp is for children aged 5-12, with specific age groups for 5-7 and 8-12. It operates as a day camp with weekly themed sessions, such as 'Radical Reptiles' and 'Super Sports'. The CSD website mentions that all staff are fingerprinted and undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Cosumnes CSD has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the entire district and not specific to the camp. Social media handles for the Cosumnes CSD are @cosumnescsd on Instagram and CosumnesCSD on Facebook. The camp is clearly a program of a municipal parks and recreation department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids 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 specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Weeks 2, 4) or 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Weeks 6, 8)
- Address: Various locations in Elk Grove, CA
- Phone: 916-405-5600
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids
- What ages does Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids accept?
- Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids cost?
- Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids publishes $110/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids's hours?
- Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids runs 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Weeks 2, 4) or 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Weeks 6, 8). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids?
- Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids 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 Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids provide lunch?
- Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids 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 Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids compare to other specialty camps in Elk Grove?
- Sammy's Summer Camp - Rad Kids is one of 5 specialty camps in Elk Grove 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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