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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12

Nature Camp

Paradise Hills

San Diego Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including nature-focused programs, for children across multiple community centers.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL (https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities) leads to the general activities page for the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. While it mentions 'Summer Camps' and 'Nature' as categories, it does not directly link to a specific 'Nature Camp' program. To find information about nature camps, one must navigate to individual community center pages listed under the 'Community Centers' section. The website indicates that summer camps are offered at various locations, suggesting a decentralized approach to camp programming. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of San Diego. Social media handles for San Diego Parks and Recreation were found on the page. No specific staff ratios or background check language were immediately visible on this general page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Nature 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 6610 Potomac St, San Diego, CA 92139
  • Phone: (619) 527-3418
  • Cost notes: Varies by session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature Camp

What ages does Nature Camp accept?
Nature 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 Nature Camp cost?
Nature Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by session Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Nature Camp's hours?
Nature Camp runs 9:00 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 Nature Camp?
Nature 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 Nature Camp provide lunch?
Nature 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.

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