Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs
Summer camp at Wright Elementary offering academic and enrichment activities for elementary students.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, begreatsa.org, loads successfully and is the website for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. The organization states it has been serving the community since 1959, indicating over 60 years of operation. They explicitly mention conducting background checks on all staff and volunteers. The programs offered are primarily after-school and summer day programs for youth aged 6-18. The website lists multiple club locations, including one at Wright Elementary School, confirming the camp's association with the school as a program site. The organization is a non-profit, as evidenced by its 'About Us' section and mission statement. Social media handles found are @begreatsa for Instagram and 'begreatsa' for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs 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
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 115 E Huff Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214
- Phone: 210-888-9485
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs
- What ages does Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs accept?
- Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs cost?
- Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs accredited?
- Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 60 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
- Who runs Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs?
- Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs provide lunch?
- Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs 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 Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
- Wright Elementary School - Great Hearts Summer Programs 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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