Wood Ranch Summer Camp
Wood Ranch Summer Camp, operated by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, offers a variety of themed activities for children aged 5-12 in Simi Valley.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District's activity registration page for Wood Ranch Summer Camp. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The camp is a day camp, offering weekly sessions for children aged 5-12, with themes such as 'Super Hero Week' and 'Mad Scientist Week' (Source: Amilia registration page). There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Wood Ranch Summer Camp' or 'Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District'. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the registration page. Google reviews for 'Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. Social media handles found for the park district are @ranchosimipark on Instagram and 'RanchoSimiRecreationandParkDistrict' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 4–11
Wood Ranch 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 4–11
- Hours: 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 455 Cir Knoll Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Cost notes: USD. $43 per day.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Wood Ranch Summer Camp
- What ages does Wood Ranch Summer Camp accept?
- Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch Summer Camp cost?
- Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch Summer Camp's hours?
- Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch Summer Camp?
- Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Wood Ranch 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Wood Ranch Summer Camp.
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