Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $144/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Summer Blast Camp

Brand Studios at Brand Park · $144/week · ★ 4.8 (2005 reviews)

Summer Blast Camp, operated by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks Department, offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Blast Camp website loads successfully and provides details about a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks Department. The camp offers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, and weekly field trips. The website explicitly states that all staff are fingerprinted and background checked, indicating a commitment to child safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a municipal program, it likely operates under city regulations rather than state licensing for private camps. Google reviews for 'Glendale Community Services & Parks' show a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff. Social media handles for Glendale Parks are @glendaleparks on Instagram and 'GlendaleParks' on Facebook, where they promote various community programs including camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Summer Blast Camp 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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91204
  • Cost notes: USD. For Glendale residents. Non-resident fee is $159/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Blast Camp

What ages does Summer Blast Camp accept?
Summer Blast Camp 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 Summer Blast Camp cost?
Summer Blast Camp publishes $144/week for the standard session. USD. For Glendale residents. Non-resident fee is $159/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Blast Camp's hours?
Summer Blast Camp runs 9:00 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 Summer Blast Camp?
Summer Blast Camp 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 Summer Blast Camp provide lunch?
Summer Blast Camp 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 Summer Blast Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Glendale?
Summer Blast Camp is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Glendale 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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