Summer Camp at Bryant Park
The City of Riverside offers a summer day camp at Bryant Park with games, crafts, and field trips.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, which lists 'Summer Camp at Bryant Park' as one of its youth programs (riversideca.gov/park_rec/programs-sports/youth/camps). The camp is described as a day camp for children ages 5-12, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events. The program is operated by a municipal entity, indicating it is a city-run program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state details regarding staff background checks or specific licensing information for the camp itself, beyond being a city-operated program. Social media handles for the department are @riversideparkandrec on Instagram and RiversideParkandRec on Facebook, where they promote various city programs, including summer camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Summer Camp at Bryant 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Address: 7950 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
- Phone: (951) 826-5303
- Cost notes: USD. FREE
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Camp at Bryant Park
- What ages does Summer Camp at Bryant Park accept?
- Summer Camp at Bryant 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 Bryant Park cost?
- Summer Camp at Bryant Park publishes $125/week for the standard session. USD. FREE Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Camp at Bryant Park's hours?
- Summer Camp at Bryant Park runs 10:00 AM - 2:00 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 Bryant Park?
- Summer Camp at Bryant 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 Bryant Park provide lunch?
- Summer Camp at Bryant 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 Bryant Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Riverside?
- Summer Camp at Bryant 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
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Camp at Bryant Park.
- Exploring Careers in Entomology Summer Camp · UC Riverside · Ages 12–17 · $350/week
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- Little Totters Summer Camp - Orange Terrace Park · Orange Terrace Park · Ages 3–5 · $48/week
- Summer Camp at Orange Terrace Park · Orange Terrace Park · Ages 5–12 · $95/week
- Sun & Fun Day Camp - Bryant Park · Riverside · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
- Sun & Fun Day Camp - Lincoln Park · Riverside · Ages 5–12
- Summer Camp at Bordwell Park · Bordwell Park · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
- Summer Camp at Hunt Park · Hunt Park · Ages 5–12 · $95/week