Camp Quest
Camp Quest, offered by the Milpitas Recreation and Community Services Department, provides a variety of themed day camp activities for children aged 5-12 in ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Milpitas Recreation and Community Services Department's activity search page, specifically for 'Camp Quest.' This indicates the camp is a program offered by the municipal parks and recreation department, not an independent entity. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, with various weekly themes such as 'Superheroes Unite,' 'Mad Scientist,' and 'Time Travelers.' The cost is listed as $200 per week for residents and $220 for non-residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the Milpitas Recreation website, nor is 'Camp Quest Milpitas' found in the ACA directory. Staffing ratios or background check policies are not explicitly detailed on the activity page. Google reviews for 'Milpitas Recreation and Community Services' show a 4.1-star rating from 100 reviews, with some positive comments about their programs generally. No specific social media handles for 'Camp Quest' itself were found, though the Milpitas Recreation Department likely has broader social media presence.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–6
Camp Quest is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. community/rec center content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 5–6
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
- Cost notes: USD. Resident rate.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Quest
- What ages does Camp Quest accept?
- Camp Quest is open to children ages 5–6. 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 Quest cost?
- Camp Quest publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD. Resident rate. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Quest's hours?
- Camp Quest runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 Quest?
- Camp Quest 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 Quest provide lunch?
- Camp Quest 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
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
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