Jump into the summer and make a splash with us at Summer Splash Day Camp!

Santa Ana Parks & Recreation staff host this summer youth program for ages 6-12 years at El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Recreation Center, and Salgado Recreation Center. This program strives to foster personal growth for youth by providing safe, enjoyable, and engaging outdoor activities. Participants can look forward to games, group activities, swim lessons, recreational swim time, lunch provided by the Santa Ana Unified School District, and exciting weekly off-site excursions!

Look forward to 10 fun-filled weeks, each with a different theme. The weekly fee includes all activities, lunch, and an excursion. Campers will be on-site Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thursdays will be off-site excursion days. One shirt per participant is included at initial registration for the duration of the summer. Additional shirts may be purchased on-site while supplies last. We kindly ask that all happy campers bring a water bottle and snack each day, and be prepared to wear the camp shirts on Thursdays for the planned excursions.

Pricing

Register before July 1 and save! Registration opens online, Thursday, April 3 at 12 p.m.. *All pricing subject to change after July 1.

Residents weekly fee: $110
- Resident sibling rate (per additional family participant): $70
Non-residents weekly fee: $130
- Non-resident sibling rate (per additional family participant): $90

Summer Splash Day Camp offered at three Santa Ana recreation centers:

Weekly themes and excursions for (June 2 - August 8)

Excursion transportation is included in the weekly camp fee for each participant. No guardians will be permitted on the excursions with the camp groups.

*Exception, week 9, Thursday 7/31 campers should be dropped off and picked up at the Jerome Recreation Center.

Week and theme	Thursday excursion
Week 1 (June 2 - June 6): Lift Off To Summer	Aquarium of the Pacific
Week 2 (June 9 - June 13): Wilderness Trailblazers	Newport Harbor Whale Watching
Week 3 (June 16 - June 20): Time Travelers	Natural History Museum LA
Week 4 (June 23 - June 27): Movin’ & Groovin’	Urban Air Adventure Park
Week 5 (June 30 - July 3): Animal Kingdom **No Camp on Friday, July 4th	Santa Ana Zoo
Week 6 (July 7 - July 11): A Mid Summer’s Knight	Medieval Times
Week 7 (July 14 - July 18): Passport to Adventure	Knott’s Berry Farm
Week 8 (July 21 - July 25): Tropical Paradise	Bolsa Chica State Beach
Week 9 (July 28 - August 1): We Can Build It!	“Tri-Center Tournament” hosted at Jerome Recreation Center
Week 10 (August 4 - August 8): Summer Of The Games!	Wild Rivers

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)?

What is the “splash” part of camp?

Swimming lessons are provided Monday – Wednesday as a part of the camp for all participants. American Red Cross Learn to Swim classes will be provided by City Aquatics staff to all campers based on age and ability.
Open recreation swim will be provided on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Participants are required Monday – Wednesday to bring a swimsuit, long sleeve rash guard, towel, and sunscreen. Rash guards and goggles are optional. No floatation devices or swim masks with nose coverage are permitted in the pools.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are permitted one week prior to the first day of each camp. Refunds will be issued, minus a $17 administrative fee as long as staff are notified with at least one-week notice.

How can I meet the staff and ask questions about the program?

There is a mandatory parent orientation from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on:
- May 6 at the Jerome Recreation Center
- May 7 at the Salgado Recreation Center
- May 8 at the El Salvador Community Center
- You can attend any orientation, but we recommend the one at the location your child is registered for. Please contact your center location for more information regarding requirements and materials.

Cesar Chavez Day closure March 31

Santa Ana City Hall and non-essential services will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.

There will be no street sweeping on March 31, but trash and recycling will be collected.

Summer Splash Day Camp