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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas)

1111 W VESTAL PL, SAN ANTONIO

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▌ Editor's read The provided URL, begreatsa.org, loads successfully and is the website for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. Vestal Elementary School is listed as one of their summer camp locations. The organization states they have been serving the community since 1987, indicating over 30 years of operation. They explicitly mention that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The program type is day camp, offering activities like STEM, arts, and sports. Social media handles found are @begreatsa for Instagram and 'begreatsa' for Facebook. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its name and mission.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 1111 W Vestal Pl, San Antonio, TX 78221, USA
  • Phone: 210-225-6322
  • Email: [email protected]

2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 8 to Jul 24.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 26, 2026 · 3 weeks
  • Session 2 Jul 6 – 24, 2026 · 3 weeks

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas)

What ages does Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) accept?
Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) is open to children ages 5–18. 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.
Who runs Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas)?
Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) provide lunch?
Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) 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 Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
Vestal Elementary School (Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas) 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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