Summer Camp at Bordwell Park
The City of Riverside offers a summer day camp at Bordwell Park with games, crafts, and field trips.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Camp at Bordwell Park is operated by the City of Riverside Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the URL 'riversideca.gov/park_rec/programs-sports/youth/camps'. This suggests a municipal ownership model. The program is a day camp, offering activities for youth, with a listed weekly cost of $107. While the website provides general information about youth programs, specific details regarding the Bordwell Park summer camp's daily schedule, activities, or staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated on the provided page. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is there information regarding state licensing for this specific camp program. Social media presence for the broader Riverside Parks and Recreation Department was found on Instagram (@riversideparkandrec) and Facebook (RiversideParkandRec), which may offer additional insights into their activities. The website does not contain explicit language about staff background checks for their youth programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Summer Camp at Bordwell Park 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: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 2008 Bordwell Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
- Phone: (951) 826-5303
- Cost notes: USD. $107/session ($160 Non-Resident)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Camp at Bordwell Park
- What ages does Summer Camp at Bordwell Park accept?
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park 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 Summer Camp at Bordwell Park cost?
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park publishes $125/week for the standard session. USD. $107/session ($160 Non-Resident) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Camp at Bordwell Park's hours?
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park runs 7:00 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 Camp at Bordwell Park?
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park 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 Camp at Bordwell Park provide lunch?
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park 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 Camp at Bordwell Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Riverside?
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Riverside 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Camp at Bordwell Park with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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