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Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp

Oceanside · $177/week

Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, crafts, and field trips for children in Oceanside...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation website, which lists the SUNsational Day Camp as one of its offerings. The camp is a day program, as indicated by its name and the general nature of municipal recreation center camps. It is operated by the City of Oceanside, making its owner type 'municipal-parks'. The website mentions activities like sports, games, crafts, and field trips. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not explicitly detailed on the general Parks and Recreation page, municipal programs typically adhere to city employment standards. The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation has an Instagram handle @oceansideparksandrec and a Facebook handle OceansideParksAndRecreation. Google reviews for 'Melba Bishop Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 200 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm
  • Address: 5306 North River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp

What ages does Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp accept?
Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp cost?
Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp publishes $177/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp's hours?
Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp runs 8:00am - 5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp?
Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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 Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp provide lunch?
Melba Bishop Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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.

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