Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $80/week
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Science In The Sun

Various · $80/week

A science-themed day camp for children offered by the City of Ontario Recreation & Community Services.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://secure.rec1.com/CA/City-of-Ontario/catalog, directs to the City of Ontario's recreation catalog. Within this catalog, 'Session 3 - Science In The Sun' is listed as a summer camp option, indicating it is a day camp program. The owner type is identified as 'municipal-parks' due to its affiliation with the City of Ontario's recreation department. While the catalog lists various activities and registration details, specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or detailed program curricula for 'Science In The Sun' is not explicitly stated on the general catalog page. The City of Ontario maintains an active presence on social media, with an Instagram handle @cityofontario and a Facebook handle CityofOntario, which primarily showcase broader city events and services rather than specific camp details. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program or the City of Ontario's recreation department in the ACA directory. The camp's description suggests an educational focus, but further details would require direct inquiry with the City of Ontario's recreation services.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Science In The Sun 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Address: Ontario Recreation & Community Services, Ontario, CA
  • Phone: 909-395-2020
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Science In The Sun

What ages does Science In The Sun accept?
Science In The Sun 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 Science In The Sun cost?
Science In The Sun publishes $80/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Science In The Sun's hours?
Science In The Sun runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Science In The Sun?
Science In The Sun 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 Science In The Sun provide lunch?
Science In The Sun 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 Science In The Sun compare to other community/rec center camps in Ontario?
Science In The Sun is one of 20 community/rec center camps in Ontario 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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