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Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center

Catalina · $115/week

Pima County Summer Youth Recreation at Catalina Community Center offers a day camp experience for youth, focusing on recreation, sports, and arts and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The Pima County Summer Youth Recreation program at Catalina Community Center is a day camp operated by Pima County Parks and Recreation. The website, pima.gov/1235/Community-Center-Programs, loads successfully and provides information on various community center programs, including summer youth recreation. The program is designed for youth aged 5-17, offering activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The site states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, which is a significant safety measure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is clearly structured as a day camp. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Pima County Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the facilities and community programs. The Pima County Parks and Recreation Facebook page is active under the handle 'PimaCountyParksAndRec'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm
  • Address: 16562 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ 85739, USA
  • Cost notes: $115/session for the first child, $95/session for each additional child. Low-income discounts available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center

What ages does Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center accept?
Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center cost?
Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center publishes $115/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center's hours?
Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center runs 7:30am-6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center?
Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center 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 Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center provide lunch?
Pima County Summer Youth Recreation - Catalina Community Center 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.

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