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Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp

Oceanside · $127/week

Joe Balderrama Recreation Center offers a SUNsational Day Camp in Oceanside, California, providing a variety of recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation website, which lists various programs including the SUNsational Day Camp at Joe Balderrama Recreation Center. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is municipal-parks, run by the City of Oceanside. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number readily available on the website for this specific camp program. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Joe Balderrama Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and programs. Social media handles for Oceanside Parks and Recreation are @oceansideparksandrec on Instagram and 'OceansideParksAndRecreation' on Facebook, where they post updates about various city programs, including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Address: 709 San Diego Street, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
  • Cost notes: Non-resident fee is 37.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp

What ages does Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp accept?
Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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 Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp cost?
Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp publishes $127/week for the standard session. Non-resident fee is 37. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp's hours?
Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp runs 9:00am - 4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp?
Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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 Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day Camp provide lunch?
Joe Balderrama Recreation Center SUNsational Day 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.

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