Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 4–11 · $215/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 4–11

Vista Summer Camp

Vista Elementary School · $215/week · ★ 4.3 (6 reviews)

Vista Summer Camp, operated by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, offers a variety of themed weekly activities for children in Simi Valley.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District's activity registration page for Vista Summer Camp, confirming it is a real camp. The camp is a day camp, with weekly sessions running from June 10th to August 2nd, 2024, and is operated by a municipal parks department. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program offers various themed weeks such as 'Super Hero Training,' 'Under the Sea,' and 'Mad Scientist,' indicating a structured and engaging curriculum. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not detailed on the registration page, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 215 reviews, generally positive for the district as a whole, though not specific to the summer camp program.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–11

Vista Summer 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: 4–11
  • Hours: 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 2175 Wisteria St, Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Cost notes: USD. $43 per day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Vista Summer Camp

What ages does Vista Summer Camp accept?
Vista Summer Camp is open to children ages 4–11. 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 Vista Summer Camp cost?
Vista Summer Camp publishes $215/week for the standard session. USD. $43 per day. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Vista Summer Camp's hours?
Vista Summer Camp runs 6:45 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 Vista Summer Camp?
Vista Summer 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 Vista Summer Camp provide lunch?
Vista Summer 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.

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