Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $150/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Camp Serendipity

Oxnard Performing Arts Ctr · $150/week

Camp Serendipity is a day camp offered by the City of Oxnard's Recreation & Community Services, providing a variety of activities for children during summer ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Oxnard's Recreation & Community Services page, which lists 'Camp Serendipity' as one of its offerings. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Serendipity' or 'Oxnard Recreation.' The program is a day camp, offering activities during summer and school breaks, as detailed on the 'Youth & Teen Programs' section of the site. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio mentioned, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks on the general recreation page. The City of Oxnard Recreation & Community Services has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 12 reviews. Social media handles found are @oxnardrecreation on Instagram and 'OxnardRecreation' on Facebook, both actively promoting various city programs, including camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Serendipity 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
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Serendipity

What ages does Camp Serendipity accept?
Camp Serendipity 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 Camp Serendipity cost?
Camp Serendipity publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Serendipity's hours?
Camp Serendipity runs 7:30 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 Camp Serendipity?
Camp Serendipity 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 Camp Serendipity provide lunch?
Camp Serendipity 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 Camp Serendipity compare to other community/rec center camps in Oxnard?
Camp Serendipity is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Oxnard 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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