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San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella)

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The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program offers free, supervised activities for children aged 6-12 at various community centers across San A...

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program website loads successfully and outlines a free day camp program for children aged 6-12, operating at multiple community centers. The program runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with registration opening on April 1, 2024. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational components. As a municipal program, it is run by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the program's webpage. Google reviews for 'San Antonio Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though these are for the department as a whole and not specifically the summer youth program. 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 (Umbrella) 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: 5800 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
  • Phone: (210) 207-7275
  • Cost notes: Varies by income and family size. See individual camp entries for details.

Logistics

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

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

What ages does San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) accept?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) cost?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by income and family size. See individual camp entries for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella)'s hours?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) 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 San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Antonio?
San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program (Umbrella) 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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