Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14 · $33/week
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Summer Youth Program - Community Centers

Various Community Centers · $33/week

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program offers supervised recreational activities, arts and crafts, and sports for children aged 6-14 at va...

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program is a day camp offered by the City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program targets children aged 6-14 and operates at various community centers across the city, as detailed on the provided URL (sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Parks/Programs-Classes/Youth-Programs/Summer-Programs/Summer-Youth-Program). The cost is listed as $32.50 per week, making it a very affordable option. The program description mentions that all staff undergo background checks, confirming the presence of this safety measure. While the website loads successfully, there is no indication of ACA accreditation, nor is a state or provincial license number provided. The program offers supervised recreational activities, arts and crafts, and sports, and includes a free lunch and snack program, as stated on the program page. The Facebook handle 'CityofSanAntonioParksandRec' was found, but an Instagram handle was not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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

How we verify these →

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: 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 - Community Centers

What ages does Summer Youth Program - Community Centers accept?
Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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 - Community Centers cost?
Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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 - Community Centers's hours?
Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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 - Community Centers?
Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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 - Community Centers provide lunch?
Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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 - Community Centers compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
Summer Youth Program - Community Centers 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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