Camp TL
A traditional summer day camp offering games, crafts, sports, and themed activities for elementary school-aged children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of San Rafael's ActiveCommunities registration page for 'Camp TL' (Activity #4563), confirming it is a legitimate program. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-11, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. It is operated by the City of San Rafael Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The description highlights activities such as games, crafts, and outdoor play. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the registration page. No information regarding background checks for staff was found. Google reviews for 'City of San Rafael Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 100 reviews, with general positive comments about various city programs, but no specific reviews for 'Camp TL' were found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Camp TL 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 community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Address: 618 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
- Phone: (415) 485-3333
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp TL
- What ages does Camp TL accept?
- Camp TL is open to children ages 5–11. 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 TL cost?
- Camp TL publishes $194/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp TL's hours?
- Camp TL runs 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp TL?
- Camp TL 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 Camp TL provide lunch?
- Camp TL 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.
Planning guides
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