Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp
Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp, run by the City of Glendale, offers a diverse range of activities including sports, arts, and field trips for children aged 5-12.
▌ Editor's read The Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks Department, as evidenced by the glendaleca.gov domain. The camp caters to children aged 5-12, offering a variety of activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips. The program runs weekly from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with specific themes for each week like 'Superheroes' and 'Under the Sea.' Registration is available online through the City of Glendale's recreation portal. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor does the website mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for the Sparr Heights Community Center, where the camp is held, show a 4.5-star rating from 100 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp 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 - 6:00 PM
- Address: 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
- 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 Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp
- What ages does Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp accept?
- Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp 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 Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp cost?
- Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp 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 Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp's hours?
- Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp runs 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp?
- Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp 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 Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp 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 Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Glendale?
- Sparr-Tacular Summer Camp 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.
Planning guides
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