Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $150/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24

Hillcrest Park · $150/week · ★ 4.5 (44 reviews)

Camp Hillcrest offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 in Fullerton, California, focusing on games, crafts, and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Hillcrest loads successfully and details a day camp program for children aged 5-12, offered by the City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. Activities include games, crafts, and outdoor play. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. There is no mention of staff background checks. The City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for the City of Fullerton are @cityoffullerton on Instagram and CityofFullerton on Facebook, which feature general city events and park information rather than specific camp content. The camp's ownership by a municipal parks department indicates a public, community-focused operation.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 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 20-24

What ages does Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 accept?
Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 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 20-24 cost?
Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 publishes $150/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 20-24's hours?
Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 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 20-24?
Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 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 20-24 provide lunch?
Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 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 20-24 compare to other community/rec center camps in Fullerton?
Camp Hillcrest Jul 20-24 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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