Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12 · $475/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12

Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

San Mateo · $475/week · ★ 4.3 (39 reviews)

A traditional day camp offering a variety of recreational activities for children at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of San Mateo's Activity Guide, which details Camp Mateo as a traditional day camp program. The camp is operated by the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The activity guide explicitly states that 'All staff are fingerprinted and background checked through the Department of Justice and FBI' and undergo 'extensive training,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, offering activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the general information suggests a well-organized program. The City of San Mateo has a Google review rating of 3.8 stars from 103 reviews, though these reviews are for the city services generally and not specific to Camp Mateo. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. Social media handles for the City of San Mateo are @cityofsanmateo on Instagram and CityofSanMateo on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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: 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
  • 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

What ages does Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center accept?
Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center cost?
Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center's hours?
Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center?
Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center provide lunch?
Camp MATEO - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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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