Summer Splash Day Camp FAQs

Camp runs from June 2 to August 8, Monday to Friday.

• Registration opens on April 3rd for all 10 weeks, and ends at 10:00 a.m. the Monday of each camp week. For example, registration for Week 1 (June 2–6) ends on June 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

• Residents: $110 for one child, $70 for each additional sibling
• Non-Residents: $130 for one child, $90 for each additional sibling
• Register before July 1 and save!

**All prices are subject to change.

• You can cancel up to one week before the first day 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.

• No, this is a weekly summer camp. Regardless of how many days the child attends in the week, the fee is set.

• Refunds for illness are considered on a case-by-case basis with a doctor’s note. We don’t offer refunds for partial weeks of camp.

• You can pay for just the weeks your child attends. Each week is paid separately.

• To optimize your child’s experience camp, our experiences are specifically designed for children ages 6-12 years old. Special circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• We also have teen summer programs where they can attend programs with peers their own age.

• At this time, our camps do not have the capacity to offer amended programming. While we cannot enforce attendance, there is a 14:1 child to staff ratio, with a 10:1 child to staff ratio for water excursions and we take precautions to ensure your child is safe with us.

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the exception of the 4th of July week. Camp will be held Monday to Thursday, June 2 to August 8.

Excursions happen every Thursday. Notable trips include:

• • Week 2: Newport Harbor Whale Watching
  • Week 6: Medieval Times
  • Week 8: Bolsa Chica State Beach
  • Week 10: Wild Rivers

• Yes, we will have certified lifeguards teaching swim lessons alongside our summer camp staff providing constant supervision.

• Yes, there’s a $17 fee for cancellations or refunds.

• Yes, we are working with the Santa Ana United School District to provide lunch Monday-Friday. Campers with food allergies and sensitivities are responsible to bring their own lunch and ensure the snacks they bring are in line with campers’ dietary needs.

• Yes, kids within the age range (6-12) can join our programs. However, we may not be able to provide extra support since staff care for up to 14 campers and are not trained for high-needs children. Please speak to the campsite director to see if the camp is a good fit for your child.

• While we encourage campers to stay for the full day, parents can pick up their child any time with advance notice the day before early pick-up is needed.

• Please write all adults that are authorized to pick up your camper on your emergency card in your parent packet before camp starts. Designated adults will have to show an ID to pick up the camper. Guardians can add authorized persons to the emergency card as needed.

• 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.

• Visit the official City of Santa Ana Summer Splash Day Camp webpage and follow us on Instagram @santaanaparks for updates. You can also email us at youth@santa-ana.org or call the Garfield Community Center at (714) 571-4288.

• Email us at youth@santa-ana.org or call the Garfield Community Center at (714) 571-4288.

• Yes, but campers must be able to take their medicine on their own. Staff are not trained to administer medication.

• For the safety of your child, pick-up is at the center where we can verify designated adults.

• Excursions are included in the weekly fee, and we encourage full participation. There’s no separate fee for excursions.

• Yes, you can register your family in our aquatics program outside of camp participation hours.
• We cannot guarantee free swim outside of camp, regardless of age or experience. Check the City’s website for more information regarding open swim hours at each pool facility held outside of our camp hours.

• Refunds are available until the Monday before camp starts, with a $17 processing fee. For example, if camp starts June 2nd, the last day to request a refund is May 26th.

• For the safety of all campers, only registered participants may attend camp daily –this includes excursions. If you are concerned about attending with your camper, this camp may not be the best for you and your family.

• Yes, participants will receive swimming lessons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We will have camp recreational swim on Monday and Wednesday.