Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17
Camp Hillcrest offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, featuring games, crafts, sports, and special events at Hillcrest Park in Full...
▌ Editor's read The City of Fullerton's Camp Hillcrest is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operating from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. The camp is managed by the City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The website details a variety of activities including games, crafts, sports, and special events, with weekly themes. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the camp's webpage. While the City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.2-star rating from 11 Google reviews, these reviews are for the department generally and not specific to Camp Hillcrest. Social media handles for the City of Fullerton are @cityoffullerton on Instagram and 'CityofFullerton' on Facebook, where general city updates and some recreation program information are shared.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 1155 N Lemon St, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17
- What ages does Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 accept?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 cost?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 publishes $135/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17's hours?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 provide lunch?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 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 Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 compare to other community/rec center camps in Fullerton?
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 is one of 21 community/rec center camps in Fullerton 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
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- Camp Hillcrest · Hillcrest Park · Ages 5–12
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- Camp Hillcrest Aug 3-7 Extended Day · Hillcrest Park · Ages 5–12 · $210/week
- Camp Hillcrest Jul 13-17 Extended Day · Hillcrest Park · Ages 5–12 · $185/week