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Summer Youth Program (Community Centers)

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The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program offers affordable, supervised activities for children aged 6-14 at various community centers across...

▌ Editor's read The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program is a day camp for children aged 6-14, operating at numerous community centers throughout San Antonio. The program runs for 9 weeks, from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is $35 per week, and financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. The program is run by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it is implied for municipal employees. The program is not accredited by the ACA. 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 variety of programs and facilities. The Facebook handle for the department is 'CityofSanAntonioParksandRec'.
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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 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
  • Address: 5800 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
  • Phone: (210) 207-3000
  • Cost notes: Specific fees not listed; reduced fees available with documentation.

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) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Specific fees not listed; reduced fees available with documentation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
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 traditional day camp camps in San Antonio?
Summer Youth Program (Community Centers) 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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