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Summer Camp at Villegas Park

Villegas Park · $127/week

City of Riverside summer camp offering recreational activities, sports, and crafts for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp at Villegas Park is operated by the City of Riverside Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the URL 'riversideca.gov/park_rec/programs-sports/youth/camps'. This suggests it is a municipal program rather than a private entity. The camp is a day camp, offering activities from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, as detailed on the program page. The cost is listed as $127 per week, with additional fees for field trips. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips, providing a varied program for participants. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. Information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, specific staff qualifications, or background check policies for staff is not explicitly stated on the provided webpage. Social media presence is confirmed via Instagram and Facebook handles associated with 'RiversideParkandRec', which align with the municipal department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Summer Camp at Villegas Park 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 accredited or not found
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: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 3091 Esperanza St, Riverside, CA 92506
  • Phone: 951-826-5303
  • Cost notes: USD. $127/session ($190 Non-Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Camp at Villegas Park

What ages does Summer Camp at Villegas Park accept?
Summer Camp at Villegas Park 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 Camp at Villegas Park cost?
Summer Camp at Villegas Park publishes $127/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp at Villegas Park's hours?
Summer Camp at Villegas Park runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 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 Camp at Villegas Park?
Summer Camp at Villegas Park 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 Camp at Villegas Park provide lunch?
Summer Camp at Villegas Park 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 Camp at Villegas Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Riverside?
Summer Camp at Villegas Park is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Riverside 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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