Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon
Maple Starz Summer Camp offers half-day afternoon programs for children aged 5-12, focusing on games, crafts, and sports at Maple Park in Glendale, CA.
▌ Editor's read The Maple Starz Summer Camp is a half-day afternoon program offered by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks Department, specifically for children aged 5-12. The website, glendaleca.gov, loads successfully and provides details about the camp, including its location at Maple Park. The program focuses on games, crafts, and sports, running from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a state license number provided, which is typical for municipal programs. The camp's social media presence is through the City of Glendale's Parks and Recreation accounts, @glendaleparks on Instagram and GlendaleParks on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Glendale Parks and Recreation' generally reflect positively on the department's offerings, with a 4.5-star rating from 100+ reviews, though specific reviews for Maple Starz are not readily available. The site does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon 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: 6–12
- Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
- Cost notes: USD. For Glendale residents. Non-resident fee is $80/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon
- What ages does Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon accept?
- Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon cost?
- Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon publishes $65/week for the standard session. USD. For Glendale residents. Non-resident fee is $80/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon's hours?
- Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon runs 12:00 PM - 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 Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon?
- Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon 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 Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon provide lunch?
- Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon 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 Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon compare to other community/rec center camps in Glendale?
- Maple Starz Summer Camp - Half Day Afternoon is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Glendale 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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