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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14

San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program

Multiple Community Centers and School Sites · $260/week

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program offers supervised activities, games, and crafts at various

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp offerings for children aged 6-12. The program is operated by the City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes supervised activities including arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. The program is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'San Antonio Parks and Recreation' generally reflect a positive sentiment regarding the department's services, with a 4.4-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Social media handles found are @sanantonioparksandrec on Instagram and SanAntonioParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 6–14
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 5800 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
  • Phone: 210-207-7275
  • Cost notes: Full program fee for one child is $260. Reduced fees are available for qualifying families.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program

What ages does San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program accept?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program is open to children ages 6–14. 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 San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program cost?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program publishes $260/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program's hours?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program 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 San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program provide lunch?
Yes — San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program is one of 30 community/rec center camps in San Antonio 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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