Frequently Asked Questions

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Food

Campers should pack a morning snack and a lunch every single day, with the exception of some excursions. Summer Day Camp staff will provide an afternoon snack to campers every single day. Examples of common snacks provided by Summer Day Camp staff are: snow cones, pretzels, lemonade, juice, otter pops, ice cream sandwiches, Chex party mix, popcorn, etc. Please notify Summer Day Camp staff of any allergies/special dietary restrictions on the first day of camp. We respect your privacy and all medical/allergy information will be kept private.

Swim Information

Tentative Swim Schedule
6 - 9 year olds: Swim Wednesdays
9 - 12 year olds: Swim Tuesdays
12 - 14 year olds: Swim Wednesdays

Daily Life at Summer Day Camp

Below are sample schedules for day camp. These tables are for frame of reference to give parents an idea of the format of our camp. The schedule may change depending on the activities and themes planned by each group’s leaders. Excursion days will follow a different schedule, which is to be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Summer Day Camp staff for updates regarding excursion schedules.

Summer Day Camp participants embark on fun and exciting field trips every week! Teen camp (ages 12 – 14) will attend an additional age-appropriate field trip every Tuesday. Campers of all ages (6 – 14) will attend a field trip every Thursday. Below is some is some important information regarding Summer Day Camp field trips: 

• 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 5:30pm. 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.
• 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 Safari Park, aquariums, and Sea World.
• Off-site field trips for Teen Camp (ages 12 – 14 only) may include: Bowling, escape rooms, and Water Parks.
• On-site field trips for all ages may include: Summer Olympics & Carnival.

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! Registration opens on May 1, 2023. Click HERE to register. Any questions about the program can be emailed to:  DayCamp@temeculaca.gov.

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 Counselor (Recreation Assistant) (Closes April 3, 2023)

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

You can reach us via email or phone:

• Email address: DayCamp@TemeculaCA.gov
  
  
• Phone: 951-694-6410 (line is answered weekdays from 8am - 5pm)