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San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee)

Various Community Centers and School Sites in San Antonio · $29/week

Recreational summer day camp offering a variety of activities at community centers.

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program website loads successfully and provides information on their summer offerings for youth aged 6-14. The program is a day camp, operating at various community centers throughout San Antonio, and is run by the municipal Parks and Recreation department. The cost is notably low at $28.89 per week. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, indicating a commitment to safety. While not accredited by the ACA, the program is a government-run initiative. Google reviews for 'San Antonio Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the summer youth program are not readily isolated. Social media handles for the department are @sanantonioparksandrec on Instagram and SAParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Address: Various community centers across San Antonio, TX
  • Phone: 210-207-7275
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full program fee is $260 for the entire summer for one child.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee)

What ages does San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) accept?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) 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 (Full Fee) cost?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) publishes $29/week for the standard session. Full program fee is $260 for the entire summer for one child. 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 (Full Fee)'s hours?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. 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 (Full Fee)?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) 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 (Full Fee) provide lunch?
Yes — San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) 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 (Full Fee) compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Antonio?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Full Fee) is one of 15 traditional day camp 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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