Summer Day Camp
Campers are divided into 3 different age groups:
6 - 9 years old | 6 Mix
9 - 12 years old | 9 Plus
12 - 14 years | Teen Camp
Camp days are Monday - Friday, and camp hours are
Summer Day Camp features a wide variety of fun-filled recreation activities that will keep kids happy and busy all summer long! The program will include age-appropriate excursions, games, crafts, swimming, and more. Every week there will be another new and awesome adventure-filled theme for campers to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Questions? You can reach us at 951-694-6410 or DayCamp@TemeculaCA.gov
- Registration Information
- General Information
- Field Trips
- Photos
- Employment & Jr. Counselors
- Contact Us
Click below to register!REGISTER HERE
NEW! Jr. Counselor Program
Registration begins: May 16, 2022. Join our Zoom Open House on May 12, 2022 to get all of your questions answered by our Camp Directors. Email: DayCamp@temeculaca.gov for the zoom link.
Parent Information Packet
Thank you for your interest in our camp! This packet has comprehensive information about our camp (subject to change). Click on the link below to view/download/print the “Parent Information Packet.” Please turn it in on your child's first day of camp. 2022 Parent Packet
We have also prepared a quick list of FAQs which you can view HERE.
Food
Campers should pack a morning snack and a lunch every single day, with the exception of some excursions. See the "Field Trips" tab for information about food on field trip days. Summer Day Camp staff will provide an afternoon snack to campers every single day. Examples of common snacks provided by Summer Day Camp staff
Swim Information
Tentative Swim Schedule
6 -
9 -
12 -
Daily Life at Summer Day Camp
Below are sample schedules for day camp. These tables are for
Sample 1
Sample 2
- Camper to counselor ratio is 10:1 or less.
- Campers are assigned to a group for that day, and each group will have 1 counselor and 1+ Jr. Counselors.
- On field trip days, the entire camp will be leaving the CRC (with the exception of on-site field trips). No staff will be left behind to supervise campers whose parents wish to exclude them from the field trip that day.
- The field trip schedule will be published on the first day of each session.
- Some field trips may require an earlier drop-off and later pick-up time than 8:00am and 6:00pm. You will be notified in advance of these field trip.
- Parents are required to sign a new permission slip for each field trip.
- Transportation to and from field trips for campers will be provided, and is already included in the cost of the program.
- Lunch is typically provided by Summer Day Camp for field trip days. Please see that week’s permission slip for information about lunch requirements for each field trip.
- For some field trips, you may give a small amount of spending money to their camper. This typically would be for a field trip that has an arcade or games (ie. Mulligans, Castle Park, etc.). Giving spending money is not mandatory, and is a decision that each parent must make. Campers are responsible for keeping track of their money and any belongings that are brought on field trips.
- Off-site field trips for all campers may include: museums, San Diego Zoo, Medieval Times, aquariums, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
- Off-site field trips for Teen Camp (ages 12 – 14 only) may include: Promenade Mall, Santa Rosa Plateau, bowling, escape rooms, and Get Air Trampoline Park.
- On-site field trips for all ages may include: Summer Olympics, Carnival, and Painted Earth.
Do you have a passion for recreation and/or working with the youth in our community? Looking to gain work or volunteer experience in a government agency? Look no further! The City of Temecula is currently recruiting for our program!
Jr. Counselors: This year we are proud to offer a new and improved Jr. Counselor Training Program! Check out our program outline HERE. Registration opens on May 16, 2022! Click HERE to register. Do you have questions about the program? Attend our Zoom Open House on May 12, 2022 to get all of your questions answered by our camp directors! Email: DayCamp@temeculaca.gov to get the zoom link.
Paid Positions: We are hiring for paid positions! Click on each job title to view information and to apply. Applications are only available online and are due by the deadlines listed below. Be sure to check out the list of benefits below as well!*
Day Camp Director (Closes February 6, 2022)
Assistant Day Camp Director (Closes March 13, 2022)
Day Camp Counselor (Recreation Assistant) (Closes April 3, 2022)
Benefits for paid positions:
- $500 new-hire bonus and $500+ returning bonus
- $300 referral bonus program
- A fun, tight-knit work environment
- Certifications and training in: CPR, first aid, AED, epi-pen administration, concussion safety, blood-borne pathogens, emergency preparedness, food handlers (select positions only), and more
- 24 hours of paid sick leave
- City-matched retirement fund
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free counseling, legal services, financial planning, and more
- Opportunities for annual pay increases and advancement
- Being involved in your community
- Experience working for a respected government agency
* Hiring and the Jr. Counselor program are contingent upon public health orders allowing Day Camp activities*
You can reach us via email or phone:
- Email address: DayCamp@TemeculaCA.gov
- Phone: 951-694-6410 (line is answered weekdays from 8am - 5pm)
- As we are not fully staffed at this time, please bear with us on the phone line. If no one answers, please leave a voicemail with your return phone number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.