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Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center

Glendale

A summer youth program at Glendale Community Center offering various recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Glendale's Parks and Recreation page, which details the Summer Youth Program. This program is a day camp offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, games, and educational components for youth aged 6-17. It operates out of several community centers including Glendale, Foothills, and Rosefield. The program is clearly run by the municipal government, specifically the City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a state license number provided. Google reviews for 'Glendale Summer Youth Program' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.2-star rating from 161 reviews, with some positive comments about various programs. Social media handles for the City of Glendale are @cityofglendaleaz on Instagram and 'cityofglendaleaz' on Facebook, which promote various city events and services, including youth programs. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 7 am- 6 pm
  • Address: 5401 W Ocotillo Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301, USA
  • Phone: (623) 930-2830
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center

What ages does Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center accept?
Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center 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 Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center cost?
Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center's hours?
Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center runs 7 am- 6 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center?
Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale 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 Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale Community Center provide lunch?
Glendale Summer Youth Program - Glendale 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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