Santa Cruz County Parks Recreation Day Camps

Santa Cruz County Parks Recreation Day Camps offers activities that include games, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, local field trips, and swimming. Campers also take part in running, calisthenics, and team-building games. Campers are divided into groups for age-appropriate activities, and each camper receives a camp t-shirt that is worn on all field trips.

• Ages: 6–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Price: Four days or more prior to activity start date, participants may receive full credit to their account that is valid for one year, or a refund can be issued minus a $5.00 cancellation fee.

The staff of professionals provide programming that is described as safe, educational, and fun. Santa Cruz County Parks states that its mission is to provide quality summer and seasonal camps that engage and have a positive impact on youth in the community. The County Parks program also offers a broad spectrum of athletic activities such as basketball, volleyball, disc golf, futsal, and baseball camps. The County Park’s pool guards program at the Simpkins Family Swim Center gives participants an understanding of the skills required to become aquatically proficient while emphasizing fun and physical fitness. Nature camp participants learn to become stewards of the land by uncovering local ecosystems and learning about Santa Cruz County’s diverse plants and wildlife. Santa Cruz County Parks describes its parks and services as resources that hold local communities together.

Last updated March 11, 2026.