Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11 · $185/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11

Discovery Camp - Color Your World

Washington Park · $185/week

Discovery Camp - Color Your World is a day camp offered by the City of Escondido Parks and Recreation, providing themed activities for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the City of Escondido's Amilia store, specifically for the 'Discovery Camp - Color Your World' program. This indicates the camp is operated by the municipal Parks and Recreation department. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly cost of $185 for residents and $200 for non-residents. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, and special events, with each week having a different theme. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor is a state license number provided. The City of Escondido's main website (escondido.org) links to their social media, including Instagram (@cityofescondido) and Facebook (cityofescondido). Google reviews for 'City of Escondido Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 112 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, though no specific reviews for this camp were found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Discovery Camp - Color Your World 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 501 N. Rose St., Escondido, CA 92027
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Discovery Camp - Color Your World

What ages does Discovery Camp - Color Your World accept?
Discovery Camp - Color Your World is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Discovery Camp - Color Your World cost?
Discovery Camp - Color Your World publishes $185/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Discovery Camp - Color Your World's hours?
Discovery Camp - Color Your World runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Discovery Camp - Color Your World?
Discovery Camp - Color Your World 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 Discovery Camp - Color Your World provide lunch?
Discovery Camp - Color Your World 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 Discovery Camp - Color Your World compare to other community/rec center camps in Escondido?
Discovery Camp - Color Your World is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Escondido 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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