Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12 · $257/week
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Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19

Southside Community Center · $257/week

Camp San Jose @ Southside offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on sports, games, and arts and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an ActiveKids.com registration page for "Camp San Jose @ Southside Week 1" for June 15-19, 2026, indicating it is a day camp for ages 5-12. The camp is run by the City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services. The description mentions activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts. There is no information on the page regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies. Google searches for "Camp San Jose @ Southside" or "City of San Jose Parks Recreation summer camp" did not yield a dedicated camp website with more detailed information, nor did they provide specific Google reviews for this particular camp program. Social media handles for this specific camp were not found. The lack of a dedicated camp website and detailed operational information is a significant limitation for research.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 5585 Cottle Rd, San Jose, CA 95123
  • Phone: (408) 535-3570

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19

What ages does Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 accept?
Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 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 Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 cost?
Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 publishes $257/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19's hours?
Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 provide lunch?
Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 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 Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
Camp San Jose @ Southside Jun 15-19 is one of 46 traditional day camp camps in San Jose 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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