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Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center

San Mateo · $475/week · ★ 4.7 (317 reviews)

A traditional day camp offering a variety of recreational activities for children at Beresford Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Activity Guide, which details Camp Mateo at the Beresford Recreation Center. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The guide specifies that Camp Mateo is a day camp for children, offering various themed weeks. The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (CityofSanMateo) and an Instagram handle (@cityofsanmateo), which occasionally feature camp-related content. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the activity guide page. Google reviews for the Beresford Recreation Center itself are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from 116 reviews, often praising the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for Camp Mateo are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 8am-5:30pm
  • Address: 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Phone: 650-522-7400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Jun 15-19 and 3 are prorated at $382.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center

What ages does Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center accept?
Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center is open to children ages 5–12. 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 - Beresford Recreation Center cost?
Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center publishes $475/week for the standard session. Jun 15-19 and 3 are prorated at $382. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center's hours?
Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center runs 8am-5:30pm. 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 - Beresford Recreation Center?
Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center 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 - Beresford Recreation Center provide lunch?
Camp MATEO - Beresford Recreation Center 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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