Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11 · $148/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11

Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla

Washington Park · $148/week

Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla, offered by the City of Escondido, provides a festive day camp experience for children aged 5-12 with themed activities and g...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the City of Escondido's recreation program registration page for 'Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla.' This is a day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on holiday-themed activities, games, and crafts. The camp is offered by the City of Escondido, indicating it is a municipal parks and recreation program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the program page. The City of Escondido has a Facebook page (CityofEscondido) and an Instagram handle (@cityofescondido), which promote various city events and services, including youth programs. Google reviews for 'City of Escondido Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.1 stars based on 100+ reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. No specific state license number for this particular camp program was found, as municipal programs often operate under broader city regulations rather than individual camp licenses.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 501 N. Rose St., Escondido, CA 92027
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla

What ages does Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla accept?
Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla cost?
Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla publishes $148/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla's hours?
Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla?
Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla 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 Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla provide lunch?
Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla 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.
How does Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla compare to other community/rec center camps in Escondido?
Discovery Camp - Holiday Hoopla is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Escondido that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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