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Summer Rec Camp (SRC) in Pleasant Hill

By Eraina Ferguson January 25, 2025

Looking for a way to keep your child engaged, active, and excited for 4 weeks? Summer Rec Camp (SRC) offers the perfect opportunity to design a personalized summer experience tailored to your child’s interests. With a range of enrichment, sports, and recreational activities, SRC is the ideal summer camp for children ages 6-13. Whether your child loves sports, arts, or STEM activities, you can customize their camp schedule to make it as fun and enriching as possible!

Key Details:

  • Ages: 6-13 years
  • Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Location: TBD (please check for updates)
  • Instructors: Experienced Rec Camp Staff
  • Cost: $325 (general public) / $305 (district residents)
  • Dates: June 17th – July 10th (4 weeks)
  • Activity Rotation: Three classes chosen from a variety of options, rotating every 55 minutes.

How It Works:

You have the freedom to select three activities from the Activity List, each running for about 55 minutes with a rotation. Whether your child enjoys creative arts, outdoor sports, or STEM challenges, you can build a schedule that keeps them happy, engaged, and active. Make sure to register early, as activity slots are first-come, first-served. For a full list of activities, visit Pleasant Hill Rec Camp Activities List.

A Camp for Younger Kids: Rookie Camp

For younger siblings of SRC campers or children aged 5-8, the Rookie Camp provides a fantastic introduction to summer camp fun. Activities are structured and organized for younger participants, ensuring they enjoy outdoor sports, arts and crafts, group activities, and STEM-focused fun. 

  • Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
    • Morning Session: 8:45 am – 11:45 am (June 17th – July 10th)
    • Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (June 17th – July 11th)
  • Cost: $452 (general public) / $432 (district residents)

Looking for a little extra care during lunchtime? Free Lunch Bunch is available from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm to ensure your child is well-cared for.

Early Morning Care:

Need a little extra flexibility with your mornings? Early Morning Care is available from 7:00 am – 9:00 am for children ages 5-13. Drop your child off early and enjoy the convenience of knowing they’re safe and ready for the day ahead.

  • Cost: $130 (general public) / $110 (district residents)
  • Dates: June 17th – July 10th (4 weeks)
  • Daily Drop-In: $10 per day

Afternoon Rec Programs:

For families needing more than just morning activities, the Afternoon Rec ‘25 program is a perfect way to extend the fun. Your child will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, field trips, and swim days, with pick-up at Pleasant Hill Park.

  • Afternoon Rec ‘25 Schedule:
    • Dates: June 17th – July 10th (4 weeks)
    • Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Cost: $500 (general public) / $480 (district residents) – trip fees included

Prefer just the afternoon activities without trips? You can also opt for ONLY Afternoon Rec ‘25 for $520 (general public) / $500 (district residents), including trip fees.

Registration Details:

Don’t wait to sign up! The Summer Rec Camp offers a fun, customizable experience for your child, but spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Visit the Pleasant Hill Rec website February 3rd to view the full activity list. Registration opens Saturday February 22nd for district residents and February 24th for non residents.