Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $2/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Washington Park Summer Camp

Washington Park · $2/week

Washington Park Summer Camp, offered by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, provides a variety of recreational activiti...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department's recreation guide, which lists various programs including summer camps. While 'Washington Park Summer Camp' is mentioned, specific details like staff ratios, background check policies, or a dedicated program page are not readily available on this general guide. The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 10 reviews. The program is clearly a day camp, run by a municipal parks department. Social media handles for the department are @pasadenaparksandrec on Instagram and PasadenaParksandRec on Facebook. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing information on the provided website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Washington Park Summer 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 700 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident fee is $10 for the 6-week session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Washington Park Summer Camp

What ages does Washington Park Summer Camp accept?
Washington Park Summer 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 Washington Park Summer Camp cost?
Washington Park Summer Camp publishes $2/week for the standard session. USD. Resident fee is $10 for the 6-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Washington Park Summer Camp's hours?
Washington Park Summer Camp 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 Washington Park Summer Camp?
Washington Park Summer 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 Washington Park Summer Camp provide lunch?
Washington Park Summer 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 Washington Park Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Pasadena?
Washington Park Summer Camp is one of 10 community/rec center camps in Pasadena 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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