Summer at the Club - Day Camp
Summer at the Club offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12 in San Diego, focusing on enriching activities, field trips, and social de...
▌ Editor's read The website for Summer at the Club - Day Camp loads successfully and provides detailed information about their program. The camp is run by San Diego Youth Services, a non-profit organization founded in 1971, indicating over 50 years of operation. The program is a day camp for children aged 5-12, offering activities like arts & crafts, sports, games, and weekly field trips. The site explicitly states that all staff are fingerprinted and undergo background checks, and are trained in CPR, First Aid, and youth development. While not ACA accredited, the organization has a strong community presence. Google reviews for San Diego Youth Services show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and staff. Social media handles found are @sdyouthservices on Instagram and sdyouthservices on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–10
Summer at the Club - Day 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–10
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 4715 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
- Phone: (858) 272-7940
- Cost notes: Weekly fees range from $150 to $215. Scholarships are available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer at the Club - Day Camp
- What ages does Summer at the Club - Day Camp accept?
- Summer at the Club - Day Camp is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Summer at the Club - Day Camp cost?
- Summer at the Club - 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 Summer at the Club - Day Camp's hours?
- Summer at the Club - 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 Summer at the Club - Day Camp?
- Summer at the Club - 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 Summer at the Club - Day Camp provide lunch?
- Summer at the Club - Day 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.
- How does Summer at the Club - Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Diego?
- Summer at the Club - 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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