Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day
Camp Hillcrest offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, featuring games, crafts, sports, and special events at Hillcrest Park in Full...
▌ Editor's read The City of Fullerton's Camp Hillcrest website loads successfully and provides information on their summer day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp is run by the municipal Parks and Recreation department, indicating a public entity as the owner. The program is a day camp, offering activities such as games, crafts, sports, and special events. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The City of Fullerton's Instagram handle is @cityoffullerton and their Facebook handle is CityofFullerton. Google reviews for 'City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, though no specific reviews for Camp Hillcrest were found. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 1155 N Lemon St, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day
- What ages does Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day accept?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day cost?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day's hours?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day provide lunch?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day compare to other community/rec center camps in Fullerton?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day is one of 21 community/rec center camps in Fullerton 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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