Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–12 · $190/week
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Specialty Camp - Games

Johnson Recreation Center · $190/week

The Cosumnes CSD offers a variety of summer day camps, including a 'Specialty Camp - Games' focusing on board games, card games, and outdoor games for childr...

▌ Editor's read The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) website loads successfully and details various summer day camps, including a 'Specialty Camp - Games.' This specific camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on board games, card games, and outdoor games, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The CSD is a municipal parks and recreation department. The website explicitly states that 'All staff are fingerprinted and background checked prior to working with children.' The Cosumnes CSD has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the CSD as a whole and not specific to the summer camps. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @cosumnescsd on Instagram and CosumnesCSD on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Specialty Camp - Games 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 9355 East Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
  • Phone: (916) 405-5600
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Specialty Camp - Games

What ages does Specialty Camp - Games accept?
Specialty Camp - Games 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 Specialty Camp - Games cost?
Specialty Camp - Games publishes $190/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Specialty Camp - Games's hours?
Specialty Camp - Games runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Specialty Camp - Games?
Specialty Camp - Games 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 Specialty Camp - Games provide lunch?
Specialty Camp - Games 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 Specialty Camp - Games compare to other specialty camps in Elk Grove?
Specialty Camp - Games 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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