Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11 · $185/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11

Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up

Washington Park · $185/week

Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up is a day camp offered by the City of Escondido, focusing on career exploration through themed activities and field trips for ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a program registration page for 'Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up' offered by the City of Escondido. This indicates the camp is a municipal program, likely run by the city's parks and recreation department. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-10, with a focus on career exploration through themed activities, games, crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $185 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the registration page. No information regarding background checks for staff was found. Social media handles for this specific camp were not readily available, though the City of Escondido likely has general social media presence. Google reviews for 'Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up' specifically were not found, but the City of Escondido Recreation Center has a 4.3-star rating from 104 reviews, which may indirectly reflect on the quality of their programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up 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 - When I Grow Up

What ages does Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up accept?
Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up 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 - When I Grow Up cost?
Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up publishes $185/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 - When I Grow Up's hours?
Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up 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 - When I Grow Up?
Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up 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 - When I Grow Up provide lunch?
Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up 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 - When I Grow Up compare to other community/rec center camps in Escondido?
Discovery Camp - When I Grow Up 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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