Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–11 · $475/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–11

Camp Mateo

Beresford Recreation Center · $475/week · ★ 4.7 (317 reviews)

Camp Mateo, offered by the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department, provides a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-11 at the Beresf...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department's summer camps page, which details 'Camp Mateo' as a traditional day camp for children aged 5-11. The camp operates at the Beresford Recreation Center. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Mateo' in San Mateo, CA. There is no specific state license number listed on the website. The camp is clearly owned and operated by the municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Beresford Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 105 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and programs. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Social media handles for the camp itself are not listed on the page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Camp Mateo 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Phone: (650) 522-7400
  • Cost notes: USD. Jun 15-19, Jun 29-3 are prorated at $382.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Mateo

What ages does Camp Mateo accept?
Camp Mateo is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Camp Mateo cost?
Camp Mateo publishes $475/week for the standard session. USD. Jun 15-19, Jun 29-3 are prorated at $382. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Mateo's hours?
Camp Mateo runs 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Mateo?
Camp Mateo 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 Camp Mateo provide lunch?
Camp Mateo 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.

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