Description At Camp San Jose your child will participate in an
unforgettable camp experience combining camp traditions with enriching
and educational activities. The campers will participate in games,
sports, create cool arts and crafts projects, and sing funny songs
while ensuring CDC safety measures. Price includes a low leader to
child ratio of 1:10, skill building, new friendships, learning
projects and much more!
Field trip: Thursday, June 11, 2026 to Movies (Movie TBD)
*Families opting not to participate in field trips are responsible for
finding alternative care for their child(ren) not attending the trip.
The City will not provide a prorated refund for those that elect not
to participate, nor will onsite care be available. Campers need to
bring water, lunch* and sunscreen each day.
*Check with your local community center for a complete list of field
trips, lunch programs, scholarships, and payment plans. Each Camp San
Jose session runs for 1 week.
*Safety is our main priority, and we will continue to follow all Santa
Clara County and state of California guidelines. Please contact (408)
559-8553 if you have questions about our operating procedures. Please
keep your child home if they are displaying any signs of illness and
report the absence to Nicholas Hotchkiss at (408) 559-8553 or
nicholas.hotchkiss@sanjoseca.gov
*For additional information please contact Nicholas Hotchkiss.
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Final payment for camp is due three weeks before the first day of camp
(Monday, May 18, 2026).
Late Pick Up PolicyIf you have an emergency and are unable to pick up
on time, please contact the site phone number or supervising Community
Center.Campers must be picked up at the scheduled program end time.
If, after five minutes, a camper is not picked up, we may charge $1.00
per camper for every minute thereafter. If fees are not paid within 1
week of the late pickup date, your camper will be suspended until the
fee has been paid. Fees can be paid by cash or check at the
supervising Community Center. Please make checks payable to “City of
San José.” Excessive late pick-ups will result in the removal from
the program with no refund. Excessive late pick-ups defined as 5
(five) or more in one month.Emergency contact information will be used
in the case of late pick-ups or emergencies. In the case of late
pick-ups, City of San José staff will proceed with the following
steps.Contact Parent or Guardian.Contact Emergency contacts.Contact
CPS or PD. Once SJPD and/or CPS have been contacted, your child must
remain on site until they arrive.
Payment Plans Policy$50 secures a space for a one-week
camp.Scholarship recipients need to pay $25 to secure a space for a
one-week camp.Final payment for the camp is due three weeks before the
first day of camp.
Refund and Transfer PolicyAll refund and transfer requests need to be
made in writing.Refunds may be submitted in person to any PRNS
facility or by email to SJRegistration@sanjoseca.govRefunds and
transfers may not be done online.Transfers must be requested for
classes in the same season.All refunds and transfer requests must be
received at least 14 calendar days prior to the start of the
program/class.No refunds will be issued for cancellations received
less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the
program/class.There will be a $10 refund processing fee for EACH
activity and EACH child.If a class was paid with cash or check, a
refund check will be mailed and may take 6-8 for processing. If a
class was paid with a credit card, the refund will be credited back to
the credit card.
Minimum Enrollment & Class CancellationThe City of San José reserves
the right to cancel any class or activity that does not meet a set
minimum enrollment. Please register early to avoid class
cancellations.We will make every effort to notify you of a
cancellation at least five days prior to the scheduled course starting
date.
Community Center
Camden Community Center
Location
Classroom 1
Instructor
City Of San Jose Staff
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