Ron Roberts Family Branch
Offers after-school programs with transportation and a walking program from local schools.
▌ Editor's read The Ron Roberts Family Branch is part of San Diego Youth Services, a non-profit organization established in 1970. The branch itself was opened in 1999, named after former County Supervisor Ron Roberts. They offer after-school programs, summer camps, and various youth development services, focusing on academic success, health and wellness, and character development. The organization's website details programs like tutoring, sports, and arts activities. San Diego Youth Services is a well-established non-profit with a clear mission to help at-risk youth and families. Their social media, including Instagram and Facebook, actively showcases their programs and community involvement.
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Since 271999+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Ron Roberts Family 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- 27 (1999 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 2230 E Jewett St, San Diego, CA 92111
- Phone: (858) 866-0500
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $60 annual membership fee. Afterschool program fees are $9/month or $14/month with transportation. Summer camp fees are not specified.
↗ What parents like
- Transportation available
- Walking program from local schools
↘ Watch for
- Summer camp fees not specified
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ron Roberts Family Branch
- What ages does Ron Roberts Family Branch accept?
- Ron Roberts Family 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 Ron Roberts Family Branch cost?
- Ron Roberts Family Branch doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $60 annual membership fee. Afterschool program fees are $9/month or $14/month with transportation. Summer camp fees are not specified. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is Ron Roberts Family Branch accredited?
- Ron Roberts Family Branch is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 1999 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 Ron Roberts Family Branch?
- Ron Roberts Family Branch is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1999 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 Ron Roberts Family Branch provide lunch?
- Ron Roberts Family 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 Ron Roberts Family Branch offer extended care?
- Yes — Ron Roberts Family 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.
- Does Ron Roberts Family Branch offer transportation?
- Ron Roberts Family Branch provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Ron Roberts Family Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in San Diego?
- Ron Roberts Family 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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