The Exciting Arguello Adventure Camp (Ages 9–12)
Arguello Adventure Camp (Ages 9–12): Big Energy. Bigger Field Trips.
If your tween is bouncing off the walls this summer, it’s time to channel that energy into something awesome. Enter: Arguello Adventure Camp—aka summer’s answer to “I’m bored.”
This camp’s made for the 9-to-12 crowd who are too cool for kiddie games but still love getting their hands dirty with crafts, water games, team challenges, and field trips that go beyond the neighborhood park.
🧭 The Basics:
📍 Location: Arguello Park
🕗 Time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💵 Fee: $395/week
(*$316 for June 16–20 and June 30–July 3)
Thursday = Field Trip Day
Trips are included in the fee, no add-ons or permission slips every week (just the one upfront). Thursdays may run later—because we’re talking full-on adventures here.
🗓️ Weekly Themes + Field Trips
| Week | Dates | Theme | Field Trip | Class # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/16 – 6/20* | Retro Rewind | Great America | 21118 |
| 2 | 6/23 – 6/27 | Marvelous Mystery | Aqua Adventures | 21119 |
| 3 | 6/30 – 7/3** | Circus Spectacular | Boomers, Livermore | 21120 |
| 4 | 7/7 – 7/11 | Dinosaur Discovery | Cull Canyon | 21121 |
| 5 | 7/14 – 7/18 | Color Splash | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 21122 |
| 6 | 7/21 – 7/25 | Artful Antics | Great America | 21123 |
| 7 | 7/28 – 8/1 | Space Rangers | SF Academy of Sciences | 21124 |
| 8 | 8/4 – 8/8 | Sports Fanatics | South Bay Shores | 21125 |
| 9 | 8/11 – 8/15 | Experiment Extravaganza | Cull Canyon | 21126 |
* No camp June 19
** No camp July 4
🚀 Why Tweens Love It:
- Competitive games without the awkward school vibes
- Real-deal field trips to spots like Santa Cruz, Aqua Adventures, and Boomers
- Themed days that don’t feel babyish
- Time away from screens (and, let’s be real, away from parents)
🙌 Why Parents Say “Sign Me Up” (for their kid):
- Packed days = early bedtimes
- Field trips are already handled
- No hidden fees or extra sign-up stress
- Staff-to-kid ratio that makes safety a priority
So if your 9–12-year-old is in need of some adventure, friends, and freedom this summer, Arguello Adventure Camp is your go-to. But don’t wait—camps this cool don’t stay open long.
Adventure Camps
Weekly Day Camps throughout the summer. Join friends – and make new friends – in these summer camps filled will all sorts of fun adventures. Drop your campers off between 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., camp activities will begin at 9:00 a.m.
For more information on Adventure Camps, visit https://cityofsancarlos.org/camps
More Summer Camps
To see the complete list of Summer Camps and Activities for Children this Summer, please visit: “City of Carlos: The Guide to Good Living – Summer Camps” Online Magazine. You may also check and book Summer Camps online at the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Activities Directory & Online Registration
Sponsored by the San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department.
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