Camp · Adventure · Ages 11–14 · $515/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 11–14

Teen Summer Days

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center · $515/week · ★ 4.3 (39 reviews)

A summer day camp for teens offering a variety of activities, field trips, and social opportunities.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/619/Summer-Camps, is the official page for the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation summer camps. 'Teen Summer Days' is listed as a day camp for grades 6-9, running from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with weekly sessions. The camp is based at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and includes activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips. The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with general positive comments about city services. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the camp's webpage. The owner type is municipal-parks, and a Facebook handle for the City of San Mateo is present on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Teen Summer Days is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
  • Phone: (650) 522-7400
  • Cost notes: USD. Jun 15-19, Jun 29-3 are prorated at $414.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Summer Days

What ages does Teen Summer Days accept?
Teen Summer Days is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Teen Summer Days cost?
Teen Summer Days publishes $515/week for the standard session. USD. Jun 15-19, Jun 29-3 are prorated at $414. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teen Summer Days's hours?
Teen Summer Days runs 8:30 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 Teen Summer Days?
Teen Summer Days 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 Teen Summer Days provide lunch?
Teen Summer Days 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.

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