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The Huge and Exciting Burton Adventure Camp (Ages 6–9)
Burton Adventure Camp (Ages 6–9): Tiny Feet, Big Adventures
Looking for a way to turn your 6–9 year old into a full-time explorer this summer? Look no further than Burton Adventure Camp in San Carlos. It’s basically summer break’s VIP experience—with songs, crafts, wild games, and some seriously cool Thursday field trips.
If your kid’s got energy to burn and a curiosity level set to max, this camp’s gonna be their happy place.
🏕️ Camp Basics:
Location: Burton Park
Time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fee: $395 per week
(*$316 for the weeks of June 16 & June 30)
🔍 Staff-to-camper ratio: 1:8
🚐 Thursday = Field Trip Day!
Included in the price, no extra forms needed. Just bring snacks, sunscreen, and good vibes.
🎨 Weekly Themes + Thursday Trips
| Week | Dates | Theme | Field Trip | Class # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/16 – 6/20 | Retro Rewind | Great America | 21100 |
| 2 | 6/23 – 6/27 | Marvelous Mystery | Happy Hollow | 21101 |
| 3 | 6/30 – 7/3* | Circus Spectacular | Boomers, Livermore | 21102 |
| 4 | 7/7 – 7/11 | Dinosaur Discovery | Oakland Zoo | 21110 |
| 5 | 7/14 – 7/18 | Color Splash | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 21111 |
| 6 | 7/21 – 7/25 | Artful Antics | Great America | 21112 |
| 7 | 7/28 – 8/1 | Space Rangers | SF Academy of Sciences | 21113 |
| 8 | 8/4 – 8/8 | Sports Fanatics | Aqua Adventure | 21116 |
| 9 | 8/11 – 8/15 | Experiment Extravaganza | Cull Canyon | 21117 |
*No camp on July 4
(No camp June 19 either)
☀️ What a Day Looks Like
Think obstacle courses. Think silly songs. Think painting with hands (and sometimes faces). Then throw in some science, water play, and a Thursday field trip that’ll have your kid buzzing for days.
Every week is a new adventure—so no two days are the same. And with themes like Color Splash, Dino Discovery, and Experiment Extravaganza, your kiddo won’t just have fun—they might even learn a thing or two (without even realizing it).
✅ Parent-Approved Perks:
- Zero screen time
- Real-life socializing
- Packed with creative, physical, and sensory activities
- Wipes your “what do I do with my kid all day?” stress
- And it tires them out in the best possible way
So yeah—this camp sells out. Fast.
If your little one’s ready to take on summer with a backpack full of snacks and a brain full of wonder, sign them up for Burton Adventure Camp before those field trip buses roll out without them.
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.
See other interesting events in San Carlos. You may also check the main calendar for the dates of these, or to save them on your personal calendar.
About San Carlos Life
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