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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–11

Art in Nature Camp

Santa Clara · ★ 4.5 (140 reviews)

A creative camp where children explore nature through various art projects and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department's recreation programs page, which lists various camps, including 'Art in Nature'. This indicates the camp is a municipal offering. The website details that staff are fingerprinted and background checked, and CPR/First Aid certified. The program is a day camp, with specific age ranges (e.g., 6-8 years, 9-12 years) and dates listed for different sessions. Google reviews for 'City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the City of Santa Clara are @cityofsantaclara on Instagram and 'CityofSantaClara' on Facebook, where they promote various city events and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Art in Nature Camp 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: 6–11
  • Hours: 9am-4pm
  • Address: Various locations in Santa Clara, CA, USA
  • Phone: (408) 615-3140
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Art in Nature Camp

What ages does Art in Nature Camp accept?
Art in Nature Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Art in Nature Camp cost?
Art in Nature Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Art in Nature Camp's hours?
Art in Nature Camp runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Art in Nature Camp?
Art in Nature Camp 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 Art in Nature Camp provide lunch?
Art in Nature Camp 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 Art in Nature Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Santa Clara?
Art in Nature Camp is one of 7 community/rec center camps in Santa Clara 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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