Summer Fun Day Camp: Journey into the Wild! REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 20TH 

Bishop’s Peak Elementary School 

451 Jaycee Street  -and-

CL Smith Elementary School  

1375 Balboa Street

June 11- July 24 (Closed June 19 and July 3)

Fees:

4-week Program

Morning Program 7:30-8:45 am $120

Kinder Program 8:45 am-2:15 pm $720

Afternoon Program 2:15-5:30 pm $360

2-week extended Program

Morning Program 7:30-8:45 am $60

Kinder Program 8:45 am-2:15 pm $360

Afternoon Program 2:15-5:30 pm $180

Join the Journey into Wild adventures at Summer Fun Day Camp. In partnership with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District (SLCUSD), Summer Fun Day Camp (SFDC) provides a traditional camp environment before and after Summer Experience for Campers 6–12 years old (age 5 years if they have completed Transitional Kindergarten and age 13 only if they have not completed 7^th grade). Campers will be combined in the morning program and will be separated by the grades for the afternoon: Trekkers (entering grade K–1), Venturers (entering grades 2-3) Explorers (entering grades 4–7). Room divisions subject to change, based on enrollment. Camp is closed on Friday, June 19, and Friday July 3, in alignment with SLCUSD Summer Experience Calendar. Dates may change based off of SLCUSD Summer Experience Schedule. This program is only available to children enrolled in the SLCUSD Summer Experience program.

All Campers in attendance will be provided an afternoon snack.

Campers who have finished Transitional Kinder may enroll in the Kinder Program Package. This package is for campers who have completed Transitional Kindergarten and are not eligible to enroll in the Summer Experience Program. Campers will be in the Trekkers room from 8:45 a.m.– 2:15 p.m., with time for outdoor play, exploration and inside crafts and activities. Campers in this age group who need care before 8:45 a.m. or after 2:15 p.m. will also need to enroll in the appropriate AM or PM packages and will be combined with all other camper age groups during those times.

  2026 Summer Guidebook

*Only available for campers who are enrolled in the SLCUSD Summer Experience program. Campers who are not enrolled in the Summer Experience program will be unenrolled from the program.  

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 20TH To register click here

KidVENTURE Summer Camps - REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 6TH 

The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Youth Services Division is pleased to offer two unique camp options this summer. KidVENTURE’s Ultimate Day Camp (UDC) provides full-time care in a traditional camp environment. KidVENTURE’S Summer Fun Day Camp (SFDC) provides Campers with camp activities before and after Summer Experience, a partner program with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District (SLCUSD).  

Ultimate Day Camp:  Journey into the Wild! REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 6TH 

Sinsheimer Elementary School  

2755 Augusta Street  

June 15-July 31 (Closed July 3rd)

Resident Fee: Full Time Care: $212.40/week (week 3 =$171.20)

 Non-Resident Fee: Full Time Care: $243.40/week (Week 3 =$196.20)

Scholarships available and CAPSLO accepted

Each week of camp includes one on–site special event or guest speaker, two swimming trips to the SLO Swim Center, one field trip and care Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 To register click here

 Summer Fun Day Camp: Journey into the Wild! REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 20TH 

Bishop’s Peak Elementary School 

451 Jaycee Street  -and-

CL Smith Elementary School  

1375 Balboa Street

June 11- July 24 (Closed June 19 and July 3)

Fees:

4-week Program

Morning Program 7:30-8:45 am $120

Kinder Program 8:45 am-2:15 pm $720

Afternoon Program 2:15-5:30 pm $360

2-week extended Program

Morning Program 7:30-8:45 am $60

Kinder Program 8:45 am-2:15 pm $360

Afternoon Program 2:15-5:30 pm $180

Join the Journey into Wild adventures at Summer Fun Day Camp. In partnership with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District (SLCUSD), Summer Fun Day Camp (SFDC) provides a traditional camp environment before and after Summer Experience for Campers 6–12 years old (age 5 years if they have completed Transitional Kindergarten and age 13 only if they have not completed 7^th grade). Campers will be combined in the morning program and will be separated by the grades for the afternoon: Trekkers (entering grade K–1), Venturers (entering grades 2-3) Explorers (entering grades 4–7). Room divisions subject to change, based on enrollment. Camp is closed on Friday, June 19, and Friday July 3, in alignment with SLCUSD Summer Experience Calendar. Dates may change based off of SLCUSD Summer Experience Schedule. This program is only available to children enrolled in the SLCUSD Summer Experience program.

All Campers in attendance will be provided an afternoon snack.

Campers who have finished Transitional Kinder may enroll in the Kinder Program Package. This package is for campers who have completed Transitional Kindergarten and are not eligible to enroll in the Summer Experience Program. Campers will be in the Trekkers room from 8:45 a.m.– 2:15 p.m., with time for outdoor play, exploration and inside crafts and activities. Campers in this age group who need care before 8:45 a.m. or after 2:15 p.m. will also need to enroll in the appropriate AM or PM packages and will be combined with all other camper age groups during those times.

  2026 Summer Guidebook

*Only available for campers who are enrolled in the SLCUSD Summer Experience program. Campers who are not enrolled in the Summer Experience program will be unenrolled from the program.  

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 20TH To register click here

REGISTRATION: 2026–27 SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

Registration for the 2026–27 school year will take place in Spring. If you have questions, please contact us at youthservicesregistration@slocity.org Youth Services Staff will be present at all TK/Kinder Welcomes to provide information and answer questions.

2026-2027 School Year Family Handbook

Please note, the process is intended to accommodate the families we serve and who have the greatest need for childcare. Priority is given to families in the following order: 

1) Returning qualifying families (currently enrolled, who demonstrate a need for consistent care) April 27-30, 2026, at designated school site.

2) New Family Registration lottery (Based off of SLCUSD TK/Kinder Welcomes) Register Here

UPDATED DATES FOR NOTIFICATIONS SENT*

3) All families from the previous list who miss their registration period can enroll given space, July 15, 2026. Enrollment can only be done in person at the Parks and Recreation Office. No online registration. 

Program Fees do NOT include Minimum Day Care – Families will need to enroll separately for care during Minimum Days, available 6 weeks prior.

LOCATIONS 

All of the following programs are offered at various local San Luis Coastal Unified School District sites, including:

1. Bishop’s Peak
   Elementary School
   451 Jaycee Drive
   
   
2. C.L. Smith
   Elementary School
   1375 Balboa Street
   
   
3. Hawthorne
   Elementary School
   2125 Story Street
   
   
4. Pacheco
   Elementary School
   261 Cuesta Drive
   
   
5. Sinsheimer
   Elementary School
   2755 Augusta Street        

School Year 2026-27 Transitional Kinder and Kinder Program...

The Transitional Kinder Program time encourages play, as well as intentional learning and discovery through planned centers and activities. At 2:50 the TK/Kinder program combines with afternoon Sun ‘N Fun program (grades TK-2), which means at times there are up to 56 children in the program. Families are encouraged to consider the dynamics of the large group program for their young children to determine if Sun ‘N Fun is indeed the best fit. Due to State Licensing mandates, children will not be allowed to nap in the Sun ‘N Fun room. If children need nap time, families will be called to pick up the child(ren). TK and Kinders will be walked to and from class.

Program time for the Transitional Kinder program is based off of the SLCUSD Bell Schedule and is subject to change. You will not need to sign up for an "AM" or "PM" program, but your child will only be able to attend during their assigned time- this will be based off of SLCUSD Placement 

Bishop’s Peak, C.L. Smith, Pacheco, and Sinsheimer Elementary

Hawthorne Elementary

 Program time for the Kinder program is based off of the SLCUSD Bell Schedule and is subject to change. Every Friday when the Kindergarteners are released early from school, our staff will provide care from families who have signed up until 2:45 pm (2:35 pm at Hawthorne).

Tax Information

The Youth Services childcare program Tax ID # is 95-6000-781. The Parks and Recreation Department provides a yearly total of childcare costs for a fee of $5.00. Childcare expense reports take three to five business days and must be prepaid and requested at the Parks and Recreation Office. They may also be found online:

1. Go to website and find the Youth Services http://sloparksandrec.org/.
2. Click the blue “register now” button.
   1. Log in/create an account.
   2. Be sure family members are added to your account.
3. Once logged in, go to “my account.”
4. Under “account activity,” click “print tax receipts.”
5. Select tax year using drop-down option.
6. Select family members to include by highlighting the appropriate family member names in the “available family members/friends” column. Click arrow to move over to “selected family members/friends.”
7. Click “run report.”

New July 1 Fee Rates will be as follows. Online Processing fees (Tiered pricing structure):

• Program fees under $150 = 7.3163% + $1.00
• Program fees $150 - $500= 3.942% + $5.50
• Program fees above $500 = 2.8173% + $10.50

COST
One-time Registration Fee: $92.50 per child
Drop-In Hourly Rate: $6.10/hour
A minimum of 10 hours deposit required for each program/child. 

Sun ‘N Fun, licensed by the State of California Community Care Licensing, offers children a safe place to play, while providing opportunities for children to learn new skills and foster relationships with caring adults. Professional and highly trained staff members provide engaging curriculum, quality care and an active daily schedule. Each program must meet minimum enrollment. Sun ‘N Fun accommodates children at the following local elementary schools: Bishop’s Peak, C.L. Smith, Hawthorne, Pacheco, and Sinsheimer Elementary. Program fees DO NOT include care during minimum days/conference week.  Sun ‘N Fun is closed on all legal and school holidays.  Open registration begins July 15and is on-going thereafter. In order to attend Sun ‘N Fun on the first day of school, your child must be registered by August 12, 2025. Otherwise, children may attend 48 hours after payment and paperwork have been collected. 

Note: All dates and times are based on most recent information provided by San Luis Coastal Unified School District and are subject to change. 

To register into programs, please call our office at 805-781-7300 as our programs are currently full. 

COST
One-time Registration Fee: $92.50 per child
Drop-In Hourly Rate: $6.10/hour
A minimum of 10 hours deposit required for each program/child. 

Positive, engaging youth development is at the core of Club STAR. Four pillars guide Club STAR: Support, Taking responsibility, Academics and Recreation. Club STAR accommodates children at the following local elementary schools: Bishop’s Peak, C.L. Smith, Hawthorne, Pacheco, and Sinsheimer Elementary. Program fees DO NOT include care during minimum days/conference week.    Club STAR  is closed on all legal and school holidays.  Open registration begins July 15 and is on-going thereafter. In order to attend Club STAR on the first day of school, your child must be registered by August 12, 2024. Otherwise, children may attend 48 hours after payment and paperwork have been collected.

Note: All dates and times are based on most recent information provided by San Luis Coastal Unified School District and are subject to change. 

To register into programs, please call our office at 805-781-7300 as our programs are currently full. 

This is for the School Year 2025-26 based on the SLCUSD schedule ONLY.

 In partnership with the School District the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation will be providing Extended Gap Care. This means between when school starts 8:25 (or 8:15 at Hawthorne) until 2:30 (2:20 at Hawthorne) your kiddo will have a place to be- either in school or with us. This program is for TK and Kinder children currently enrolled at Bishop's Peak, CL Smith, Hawthorne, Pacheco or Sinsheimer. 

Kinder:

August 14- August 22 12:00-2:30 pm (11:50-2:20 at Hawthorne)

Fridays August 29-May 29 1:30-2:30 pm (1:20-2:20 at Hawthorne) (excluding minimum days, teacher work days, school closures)

TK

August 14-June 4 8:25-2:30 (8:15-2:20 at Hawthorne) (excluding minimum days, teacher work days, school closures)

Enroll NOW! This is only for currently enrolled TK or Kinder students. 

Teacher Work Day Camp- Superhero Academy 

The special one-day camp is open to all children in TK-6th grade. The day consists of a full schedule of activities surrounding the camp's theme "Superhero Academy", including Superhero costume making, kryptonite concocting, comic book art, a screening of the movie The Incredibles and more. Package day price includes all activities and two snacks. Pre-registration required, limited space available.

Register HERE

COST
$18.30 daily

Due to high attendance and capacity limitations mandated by Community Care Licensing, families needing care during Minimum Days (Teacher Conference) days, must register and pay separately. Families may choose which days they need care. All withdrawals and transfers of days must be received 5 business days prior to first day of Minimum Day Care Program. To request refund or transfer, contact Youth Services Coordinator. Package price includes care from 1 to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., families will have hours deducted from balance on site. Minimum Day Care Program is only open to children enrolled in Sun ‘N Fun or Club STAR afternoon program, with a positive balance on account.

Registration opens, online and in the office:
January 27 and closes March 5, or when program is full. REGISTRATION CLOSED

Register here

Note: All dates and times are based on most recent information provided by San Luis Coastal Unified School District and are subject to change. 

Campers, get ready to unleash your inner artist! Step into the spotlight with Artist Adventures Spring Break Camp where all campers will learn about famous artists, practice new techniques and explore their imaginations while creating works of art all their own! Prepare to express yourself with theatrical games, epic dance parties, and sensational arts and crafts! Spring Break Camp offers Campers in grades TK-6th, a day Camp experience with activities including art exploration, indoor and outdoor discovery, cooking, science experiments, group games and much more. The week price includes all on-site activities, two daily snacks and any planned on-site special events. Spaces are limited & first come, first served registration.

Registration Closed

Due to construction, camp will know be held at CL Smith Elementary School.