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Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills)

Paradise Hills · $50/week

The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department offers a Summer Day Camp at Paradise Hills Recreation Center, providing a variety of activities for chi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department's activities page, which lists various summer day camps, including one at Paradise Hills. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The website does not mention ACA accreditation. There is no specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies directly on the general activities page. The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the department as a whole and not specific to the Paradise Hills camp. Social media handles for the department are @sandiegoparks on Instagram and 'sandiegoparksandrec' on Facebook. The program type is clearly a day camp, offering activities like sports, games, and arts and crafts.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 6610 Potomac St, San Diego, CA 92139

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills)

What ages does Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) accept?
Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) 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 Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) cost?
Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills)'s hours?
Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills)?
Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) 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 Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) provide lunch?
Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) 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 Day Camp (Paradise Hills) compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Diego?
Summer Day Camp (Paradise Hills) 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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