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Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1

Harvey Milk Center for the Arts · $292/week · ★ 4.7 (49 reviews)

First session of the recreational day camp at Harvey Milk Recreation Center, offering diverse activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's activity registration portal, specifically listing various summer camp options, including Harvey Milk Summer Camp. This camp is a traditional day camp for children aged 6-12, operating from 9 AM to 5 PM, with an extended care option until 6 PM. The cost for Session 1 is $292. The camp is managed by a municipal parks department, indicating it is publicly run. While the specific camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department itself is a large, established organization. Google reviews for 'SF Rec & Park' show a 4.2-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this specific camp listing, but as a municipal entity, it is highly probable that such procedures are in place. Social media handles for the department are @sfrecpark on Instagram and 'sfrecpark' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 500 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Phone: 415-695-5000
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1

What ages does Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 accept?
Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 cost?
Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 publishes $292/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1's hours?
Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1?
Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 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 Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 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 Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
Harvey Milk Summer Camp - Session 1 is one of 207 traditional day camp camps in San Francisco 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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