Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–6 · $199/week
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Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2

Markham Nature Park · $199/week · ★ 4.7 (33 reviews)

Backyard Explorers Jr. is a day camp for K-1 graders in Concord, CA, focusing on outdoor exploration, games, and crafts through the City of Concord's recreat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to an activity detail page for 'Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2' offered by the City of Concord, California. This indicates the camp is a municipal program, likely falling under the Parks & Recreation department. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and is designed for children entering Kindergarten and 1st grade. Activities include outdoor exploration, games, and crafts. The cost is listed as $199.00. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor is there information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'City of Concord Parks & Recreation' generally show positive feedback regarding various programs, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, suggesting overall satisfaction with municipal offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. community/rec center content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Address: 1202 La Vista Ave, Concord, CA 94521
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident Fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2

What ages does Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 accept?
Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 is open to children ages 5–6. 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 Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 cost?
Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 publishes $199/week for the standard session. USD. Resident Fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2's hours?
Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 runs 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2?
Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 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 Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 provide lunch?
Backyard Explorers Jr. - Grades K-1 - Session 2 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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