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City of Ontario Youth Camp

Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center · $65/week

Recreational day camp for youth offered by the City of Ontario, providing various activities and supervised fun.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL (https://secure.rec1.com/CA/City-of-Ontario/catalog) leads to the City of Ontario's recreation catalog, which lists various youth camps. These include 'Summer Fun Camp' (e.g., 'Summer Fun Camp - Week 1' for ages 5-12, priced at $65 for residents, $75 for non-residents, as seen on the catalog page), 'Sports Camps' (e.g., 'Youth Basketball Camp'), and 'Specialty Camps' (e.g., 'Youth Art Camp'). The camps are offered by the City of Ontario, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The catalog specifies age ranges and weekly pricing, confirming these are day camps. There is no direct mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies on the general catalog page. Social media handles for the City of Ontario were found on their official website (https://www.ontarioca.gov/social-media), including @cityofontario for Instagram and CityofOntario for Facebook, which would likely promote their recreational programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Ontario Youth 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 1010 S. Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761, USA
  • Phone: 909-395-2020
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Ontario Youth Camp

What ages does City of Ontario Youth Camp accept?
City of Ontario Youth Camp 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 City of Ontario Youth Camp cost?
City of Ontario Youth Camp publishes $65/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs City of Ontario Youth Camp?
City of Ontario Youth 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 City of Ontario Youth Camp provide lunch?
City of Ontario Youth 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 City of Ontario Youth Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Ontario?
City of Ontario Youth Camp is one of 20 community/rec center camps in Ontario 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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