Camp · Arts · Ages 5–12 · $190/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 5–12

Specialty Camp - Art

Elk Grove Youth Center · $190/week

The Cosumnes CSD offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Specialty Art Camp, focusing on creative expression for children in Elk Grove.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Summer Day Camps page, which is a legitimate municipal parks and recreation website. The Specialty Camp - Art is one of several day camp options offered by the CSD. The website explicitly states that 'All CSD staff are fingerprinted and background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is clearly day camp, with various themed weeks available. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the CSD's general Google review rating is 4.3 stars based on 1,029 reviews, with themes often praising well-maintained facilities and diverse community programs. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles found on the CSD website include @cosumnescsd for Instagram and CosumnesCSD for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Specialty Camp - Art 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 9355 East Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
  • Phone: (916) 405-5600
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Specialty Camp - Art

What ages does Specialty Camp - Art accept?
Specialty Camp - Art is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Specialty Camp - Art cost?
Specialty Camp - Art publishes $190/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Specialty Camp - Art's hours?
Specialty Camp - Art runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Specialty Camp - Art?
Specialty Camp - Art 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 Specialty Camp - Art provide lunch?
Specialty Camp - Art 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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