What ages does Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center accept?

Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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 Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center cost?

Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center publishes $115/week for the standard session. USD. Resident weekly fee before July 1. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center?

Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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 Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center provide lunch?

Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center

Jerome Recreation Center · $115/week · ★ 4.4 (532 reviews)

Summer Splash Day Camp, operated by the City of Santa Ana, offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children age...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Splash Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Santa Ana, specifically at the Jerome Recreation Center. The website, santa-ana.org/summer-splash-day-camp/, loads successfully and provides details about the camp, including activities like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, for children aged 5-12. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Department. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page, the City of Santa Ana's general employment practices would likely include background checks. The City of Santa Ana has a Facebook page (CityofSantaAna) and an Instagram handle (@cityofsantaana) where general city updates, including recreation programs, are posted. Google reviews for the Jerome Recreation Center itself show a rating of 4.3 stars from 161 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 6–12
Address: 726 S. Center St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Cost notes: USD. Resident weekly fee before July 1.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center

What ages does Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center accept?: Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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 Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center cost?: Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center publishes $115/week for the standard session. USD. Resident weekly fee before July 1. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center?: Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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 Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center provide lunch?: Summer Splash Day Camp - Jerome Recreation Center 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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