CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM
Specialty camp focusing on STEM activities for children aged 6-12, offered by Cosumnes CSD.
▌ Editor's read The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) operates these summer day camps, including a STEM Specialty Camp, as part of its Parks and Recreation offerings. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, including fingerprinting, for the safety of participants. The camps are categorized as day camps, running from 9 AM to 4 PM, with extended care options available. While the site details various camp themes and activities, specific staff-to-camper ratios are not provided. The CSD's ownership type is municipal-parks, suggesting a focus on community service and public accountability. Social media links for Instagram and Facebook are present, indicating active community engagement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM 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 stem 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: STEM
- Ages: 6–12
- 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 CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM
- What ages does CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM accept?
- CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM 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 CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM cost?
- CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM 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 CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM's hours?
- CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM 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 CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM?
- CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM 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 CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM provide lunch?
- CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare CSD Summer Day Camps - Specialty Camp - STEM with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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