Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14 · $33/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14

Summer Youth Program

Various Community Centers and School Sites · $33/week

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program offers supervised activities, field trips, and meals for children aged 6-12 at various community ce...

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operating at various community centers across the city (https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Parks/Programs-Classes/Youth-Programs/Summer-Programs/Summer-Youth-Program). The program is run by the City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. It offers supervised activities, field trips, and provides breakfast, lunch, and a snack daily. The cost is notably low at $32.50 per week, making it an accessible option for many families. While the program details its offerings, specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or the process for staff background checks is not readily available on the provided webpage. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association based on a search of their directory. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department does maintain an active Facebook page (SanAntonioParksandRec), which often shares updates and photos related to their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

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 accredited or not found
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) 207-3000
  • Cost notes: USD. $260 for the entire summer program. Reduced fee of $25 available for qualifying families.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Youth Program

What ages does Summer Youth Program accept?
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 Summer Youth Program cost?
Summer Youth Program publishes $33/week for the standard session. USD. $260 for the entire summer program. Reduced fee of $25 available for qualifying families. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Youth Program's hours?
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 Summer Youth Program?
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 Summer Youth Program provide lunch?
Summer Youth Program 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 Summer Youth Program compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
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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