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City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center

Surprise · $150/week

City-run summer day camp at Countryside Recreation Center offering various recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Surprise Parks and Recreation Department. The website (surpriseaz.gov/596/Break-Camps) loads successfully and provides details on the camp's offerings, including recreation, sports, and creative activities. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). There is no specific state license number listed for the camp, which is common for municipal programs. Google reviews for 'City of Surprise Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with comments generally positive about city services. The camp's social media presence is through the main City of Surprise accounts: @cityofsurprise on Instagram and 'cityofsurprise' on Facebook. The program type is clearly day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation 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 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Address: 15038 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
  • Phone: 623-222-2000
  • Cost notes: $30/day for residents, $34/day for non-residents

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center

What ages does City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center accept?
City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation 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 City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center cost?
City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center publishes $150/week for the standard session. $30/day for residents, $34/day for non-residents Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center's hours?
City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center runs 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center?
City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation 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 City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation Center provide lunch?
City of Surprise Summer Break Camp - Countryside Recreation 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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