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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–7

Santa Clara Rookies Camp

Santa Clara · ★ 4.5 (140 reviews)

A camp for younger elementary school children with games, crafts, and activities, offered by Santa Clara Parks &

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department's recreation programs page, which lists the 'Rookies Camp' as one of its offerings. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The camp is designed for children in grades K-5 and includes activities such as sports, games, and arts & crafts. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Santa Clara Parks & Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for the department are @santaclararec on Instagram and 'SantaClaraParksandRec' on Facebook, where they frequently post updates about their programs, including camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Santa Clara Rookies Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. community/rec center content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–7
  • 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 Santa Clara Rookies Camp

What ages does Santa Clara Rookies Camp accept?
Santa Clara Rookies Camp is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Santa Clara Rookies Camp cost?
Santa Clara Rookies 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 Santa Clara Rookies Camp's hours?
Santa Clara Rookies 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 Santa Clara Rookies Camp?
Santa Clara Rookies 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 Santa Clara Rookies Camp provide lunch?
Santa Clara Rookies 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 Santa Clara Rookies Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara Rookies 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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