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Summer Youth Program - School Sites

Various School Sites · $52/week

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program offers affordable, supervised summer activities for children aged 6-12 at various school sites.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Youth Program is operated by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The program is designed for children aged 6-12 and operates at various school sites, offering a supervised environment with activities like arts and crafts, games, and sports, as stated on their official webpage. The cost is listed as $52 per week, making it a highly affordable option for families. While the website details program activities and registration information, it does not provide specific details regarding staff background checks or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no indication of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number readily available on the program's page. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department does have a Facebook page (@SAParksandRec), but an Instagram handle for this specific program was not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Youth Program - School Sites fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

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: 6–12
  • 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 - School Sites

What ages does Summer Youth Program - School Sites accept?
Summer Youth Program - School Sites is open to children ages 6–12. 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 - School Sites cost?
Summer Youth Program - School Sites publishes $52/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 - School Sites's hours?
Summer Youth Program - School Sites 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 - School Sites?
Summer Youth Program - School Sites 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 - School Sites provide lunch?
Summer Youth Program - School Sites 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 - School Sites compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
Summer Youth Program - School Sites 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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