Camp · Specialty · Ages 3–5 · $230/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 3–5

Pre-Kamp

San Mateo · $230/week

A recreational day camp for preschoolers with themed activities, games, and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of San Mateo's Parks and Recreation Activity Guide, which lists 'Pre-Kamp' as a program for children aged 3-5. This indicates the camp is a day program operated by a municipal parks department. The activity guide mentions activities like arts and crafts, games, and story time, emphasizing social development. The cost per week is listed as $230. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks on the activity guide page. Google reviews for the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. However, specific reviews for 'Pre-Kamp' are not readily available. Social media handles for Pre-Kamp itself are not listed, though the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation likely has a presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Pre-Kamp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00a-12:00p
  • Address: 950 Ocean View Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
  • Phone: (650) 522-7400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pre-Kamp

What ages does Pre-Kamp accept?
Pre-Kamp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Pre-Kamp cost?
Pre-Kamp publishes $230/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pre-Kamp's hours?
Pre-Kamp runs 9:00a-12:00p. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Pre-Kamp?
Pre-Kamp 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 Pre-Kamp provide lunch?
Pre-Kamp 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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