Coming Soon!
Day Camp
Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fun ways for residents and visitors to engage in the community. Our park's recreation facilities allow people of all ages to find their niche and enjoy their fun.
Campers enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities, sports, clubs, arts and crafts, and more! Camp is supervised by our trained, caring, and enthusiastic Recreation staff, who always put your child's safety and well-being first!
Lemon Grove operates day camps that facilitate play and Recreation for children in K-8th grade at various times throughout the year. Our day camp correlates with the Lemon Grove School District student calendar.
Times of operation and Location
-6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Lemon Grove Recreation Center
3131 School Lane Lemon Grove CA, 91945
What should campers bring?
- Bring at least two nutritional snacks and a lunch everyday
9:00 a.m. 1st Snack
12:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. 2nd Snack
- Lots of water
The Lemon Grove Recreation Center has a refillable water station.
- Wear sneakers/tennis shoes for safe play time (No open toe shoes, sandals, crocs)
- We highly recommend labeling jackets, water bottles and lunch pails.
- Refrain from bringing any valuables to camp, the City will not be responsible for lost or stolen items
What should you bring for pick up?
-Rec. Staff will ID every adult at the gate for pick up
What is the capacity?
-125 Campers
Sample Daily Schedule:
6:30 am -9:00 am Check in, courtyard games, four square, tether ball, board games, pool, ping pong, air hockey, movies and reading.
9:00 am -9:30 a.m. 1st snack
9:30 - 12:00 pm Campers will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts. Gym activities include: dodge ball, indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, kickball, capture the flag, blue mat wars, Kings and Queens,, etc. Arts and crafts in room.
12:00 pm- 12:30 pm Lunch
12:00 pm- 3:00 pm Campers will participate in a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts. These activities include: dodge ball, indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, kickball, capture the flag, blue mat wars, Kings and Queens wiffle ball, etc.
3:00 pm- 3:30 pm 2nd snack
3:30 pm- 6:00 pm Check out, courtyard games, four square, tether ball, board games, pool, ping pong, air hockey, movies and reading.
Spring camp Registration Begins January 27, 2025
Deadline: February 13, 2025 @5:30pm
Due to ongoing collaboration with the Lemon Grove School District, the City will have 15 spots available to the public.
Summer Camp Registration Begins: April 28, 2025
Week 1 and Week 8 will include on-site field trips. Camps are expected to arrive at the designated time for these days. Please note that we will not be able to issue a refund for late arrivals on Wednesday.
Weeks 2-7 have a field trip capacity of 100 campers, with spots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be advised that there will be no refunds for late attendance on field trip days.
*Payment may increase on July 1, 2025, from $95 per full week to $110 per full week.
2025 Day Camps
All payments must be submitted by the deadline. When capacity is reached, we will not reopen registration. Additionally, we will not accept any campers after the registration period has closed.
*Limited space available. Please submit your youth registration form to Isabel Armenta iarmenta@lemongrove.ca.gov
Applications can be dropped off at City Hall or emailed to the Community Services Department.
To make payment:
Please make sure you have submitted Day Camp Registration Form BEFORE you make payment.
You can fax registration form to 619-825-3818 or send a copy via e-mail to iarmenta@lemongrove.ca.gov
To secure your child's spot, payment must be made prior to the deadline. Each day camp will have a specific deadline for payment. Please make sure to review the important dates for payment deadlines.
Payments must be made before you drop off your child, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Contact
Isabel Armenta
Community Services Specialist
iarmenta@lemongrove.ca.gov
(619) 952-7430
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