Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–18 · $150/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp

Encanto · $150/week

Provides a summer day camp experience with a variety of activities, field trips, and educational programs.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego offers a summer day camp program, with the Encanto Branch being one of the locations. The website (sdyouth.org) loads successfully and provides details about the summer camp, including activities like sports, arts & crafts, and STEM. The organization is a nonprofit, as indicated by its name and mission. The site states that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the general information suggests a structured environment. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 170 reviews, with many positive comments about the programs and staff. Social media handles found are @bgcgsd for Instagram and bgcgsd for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 6820 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, USA
  • Phone: (619) 263-2461
  • Cost notes: $150/week. Scholarships and sibling discounts available. $60 membership fee and $10 day camp fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp's hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Diego?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Encanto Branch Day Camp is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in San Diego 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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