King-Chavez Academy of Excellence
Offers free before and after-school programs that provide academic and enrichment opportunities during non-school hours.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, sdyouth.org, loads successfully and belongs to San Diego Youth Services, a non-profit organization. The website indicates that San Diego Youth Services has been operating for over 50 years, founded in 1971. While the initial query mentioned 'King Chavez Academy of Excellence,' the URL leads to San Diego Youth Services, which appears to be a broader organization that may encompass or partner with such academies. The organization offers various programs including crisis intervention, mental health services, foster care, and educational support. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website. Social media handles found are @sdyouthservices on Instagram and sdyouthservices on Facebook. The programs appear to be day-based, focusing on community support and intervention rather than overnight camp experiences.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
King-Chavez Academy of Excellence 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 2716 Marcy Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
- Phone: 619-527-6070
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The After School Education and Safety (ASES) and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) programs are free for students to participate in and run during non-school hours, which may include summer.
↗ What parents like
- No cost to participate
- Academic and enrichment opportunities
↘ Watch for
- Enrollment priority for homeless and foster youth
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about King-Chavez Academy of Excellence
- What ages does King-Chavez Academy of Excellence accept?
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence 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 King-Chavez Academy of Excellence cost?
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The After School Education and Safety (ASES) and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) programs are free for students to participate in and run during non-school hours, which may include summer. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is King-Chavez Academy of Excellence accredited?
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 50 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
- Who runs King-Chavez Academy of Excellence?
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 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 King-Chavez Academy of Excellence provide lunch?
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence 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 King-Chavez Academy of Excellence offer extended care?
- Yes — King-Chavez Academy of Excellence 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 King-Chavez Academy of Excellence compare to other community/rec center camps in San Diego?
- King-Chavez Academy of Excellence 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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