Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14 · $180/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–14

Summer Spectacular Camp

Verdugo Park · $180/week · ★ 4.6 (973 reviews)

Summer Spectacular Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Gle...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Spectacular Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks Department. It caters to children aged 5-12, offering a diverse range of activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips. The camp runs from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with registration opening on April 1, 2024. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While the website mentions staff, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state background check policies. Google reviews for 'Glendale Community Services & Parks' show a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with general positive comments about city services. Social media handles for the department are @myglendaleparks on Instagram and 'myglendaleparks' on Facebook, where they promote various city programs including the summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Summer Spectacular Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 6–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1621 Cañada Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
  • Cost notes: USD. For Glendale residents. Non-resident fee is $195/week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Spectacular Camp

What ages does Summer Spectacular Camp accept?
Summer Spectacular Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Summer Spectacular Camp cost?
Summer Spectacular Camp publishes $180/week for the standard session. USD. For Glendale residents. Non-resident fee is $195/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Spectacular Camp's hours?
Summer Spectacular Camp runs 9:00 AM - 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 Summer Spectacular Camp?
Summer Spectacular 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 Summer Spectacular Camp provide lunch?
Summer Spectacular 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 Summer Spectacular Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Glendale?
Summer Spectacular 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.

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