CampVenture
CampVenture, operated by the City of Anaheim, offers a day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with various activities including games, crafts, and field ...
▌ Editor's read CampVenture is a day camp program offered by the City of Anaheim, specifically through its Parks & Recreation department, as indicated by the anaheim.net domain and the 'Parks & Recreation' header on the webpage. The camp caters to children aged 5-12 years old, with activities including games, crafts, and field trips, as detailed under the 'About CampVenture' section. The cost is listed as $122 per week. While the website mentions that 'all staff are fingerprinted and background checked,' it does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or further details on staff qualifications. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), based on a search of the ACA directory. Social media presence is through the City of Anaheim's official accounts, @cityofanaheim on Instagram and 'cityofanaheim' on Facebook, which feature general city updates and occasionally promote recreation programs. The program's structure suggests a focus on providing accessible recreational opportunities for local youth.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
CampVenture 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 115 N Pinney Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
- Phone: (714) 765-5191
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CampVenture
- What ages does CampVenture accept?
- CampVenture 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 CampVenture cost?
- CampVenture publishes $122/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are CampVenture's hours?
- CampVenture runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs CampVenture?
- CampVenture 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 CampVenture provide lunch?
- CampVenture 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.
Camps near here
Same city, overlapping age range. Other options to consider alongside CampVenture.
- Barton Elementary School Summer Champ Camp · Barton Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- CampVenture · Downtown Anaheim Community Center; Peralta Canyon Park · Ages 5–12 · $160/week
- Champions at Guinn Elementary School · Guinn Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Champions at Ponderosa Elementary School · Ponderosa Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Edison Elementary School Summer Champ Camp · Edison Elementary School · Ages 5–12