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

Various Community Centers and School Sites in San Antonio · $3/week

Recreational summer day camp with reduced fees for eligible families, offering various activities.

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program is a day camp for children aged 6-14, operated by the City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department. The program runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, at various community centers throughout the city, offering activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is notably low at $2.78 per week, with registration opening on April 1, 2024, for residents. The program is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly detailed on the program's webpage, the city's general employment practices likely include such measures. Google reviews for 'San Antonio Parks and Recreation' generally reflect a positive sentiment regarding the department's offerings, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the accessibility and variety of programs. Social media handles for the department 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 (Reduced 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: Reduced program fee is $25 for the entire summer for one child. Eligibility is based on income and family size.

Logistics

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

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

What ages does San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced Fee) accept?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced 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 (Reduced Fee) cost?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced Fee) publishes $3/week for the standard session. Reduced program fee is $25 for the entire summer for one child. Eligibility is based on income and family size. 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 (Reduced Fee)'s hours?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced 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 (Reduced Fee)?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced 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 (Reduced Fee) provide lunch?
Yes — San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced 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 (Reduced Fee) compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Antonio?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Reduced 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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