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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Encanto Branch

6785 Imperial Ave, San Diego

Offers after-school programs and a walking program from local schools.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, sdyouth.org, loads successfully and belongs to San Diego Youth Services, a non-profit organization established in 1951. The website details various programs, including summer camps, and emphasizes youth development, mental health, and homelessness prevention. The organization states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for their summer camps are not listed, the overall mission focuses on providing safe and supportive environments. The organization's social media presence includes an active Instagram handle (@sdyouthservices) and a Facebook page (SDYouthServices). There is no indication of ACA accreditation for their camp programs on the website, nor are specific state license numbers for camp operations readily available.
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Since 194977+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Encanto Branch is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
1949 (77 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 6785 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
  • Phone: (619) 263-2371
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $60 annual membership fee. No monthly fee mentioned.

↗ What parents like

  • Walking program from local schools
  • No monthly fee

↘ Watch for

  • Limited summer program information

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Encanto Branch

What ages does Encanto Branch accept?
Encanto Branch 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 Encanto Branch cost?
Encanto Branch doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $60 annual membership fee. No monthly fee mentioned. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Encanto Branch?
Encanto Branch is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 77 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Encanto Branch provide lunch?
Encanto Branch 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.
Does Encanto Branch offer extended care?
Yes — Encanto Branch offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Encanto Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in San Diego?
Encanto Branch is one of 10 community/rec center 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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