Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $115/week
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Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center

Salgado Recreation Center · $115/week · ★ 4.8 (18 reviews)

Summer Splash Day Camp at Salgado Recreation Center offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 5-12 ...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Splash Day Camp is operated by the City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, running weekly sessions from June 10 to August 9, 2024, at the Salgado Recreation Center. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips, with specific themes for each week such as 'Super Heroes' and 'Under the Sea.' The cost is $115 per week, with a $25 non-refundable deposit required for each week of registration. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Salgado Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 105 reviews, with some positive comments about the facility and programs, though none specifically about the summer camp.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center 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: 6–12
  • Address: 706 N. Newhope St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident weekly fee before July 1.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center

What ages does Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center accept?
Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center 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 Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center cost?
Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center publishes $115/week for the standard session. USD. Resident weekly fee before July 1. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center?
Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center 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 Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center provide lunch?
Summer Splash Day Camp - Salgado Recreation Center 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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