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Camp Mania

Santa Clara · ★ 4.5 (140 reviews)

A general day camp for elementary school-aged children offered by Santa Clara Parks & Recreation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation programs page, which details various recreational activities including 'Camp Mania.' Camp Mania is described as a day camp program for children, typically offered during school breaks like summer, winter, and spring. The website indicates that staff undergo background checks and fingerprinting, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The camp is operated by the municipal Parks & Recreation department, making it a publicly run program. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the program is well-organized with clear age groups and themed weeks. The City of Santa Clara has a Google review rating of 3.8 stars from 280 reviews, which generally reflects on the city's services. Social media handles for the City of Santa Clara are @cityofsantaclara on Instagram and 'CityofSantaClara' on Facebook, where camp information is often shared.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Camp Mania 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: 5–10
  • Hours: 9am-4pm
  • Address: Various Santa Clara Parks & Recreation facilities, Santa Clara, CA
  • Phone: (408) 615-3140
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Mania

What ages does Camp Mania accept?
Camp Mania is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Mania cost?
Camp Mania 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 Camp Mania's hours?
Camp Mania 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 Camp Mania?
Camp Mania 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 Mania provide lunch?
Camp Mania 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 Mania compare to other community/rec center camps in Santa Clara?
Camp Mania 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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