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Don't miss out on Fall fun at Camp Kroc!

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Looking for an action-packed, safe, and fun-filled way for your kids to spend school breaks? Look no further than Camp Kroc at the Kroc Center, the only place in San Diego where campers ages 5-14 can ice skate, rock climb, swim, create arts and crafts, and more—all in one day! Our highly trained staff prioritize safety, making sure your child enjoys every adventure in a secure environment. With top-tier facilities and expert supervision, Camp Kroc is the ultimate destination for unforgettable holiday fun. Register today and give your child a school break they’ll never forget!

Fall Camp Scholarship Deadline 9/17

Plan ahead for your school breaks!

Camps open for registration

Fall Camp Week 1: October 6-10

Fall Camp Week 2: October 13-17

 

Future Camps

Veterans' Day Camp: November 10 & 11

Thanksgiving: November 24-26

Winter Camp Week 1: December 22 - 23, (no camp 24 & 25)

Winter Camp Week 2: December 29 - January 5
(no camp on Jan 1)

Winter Single Day Camp: January 5 

MLK Jr. Camp: January 19

Presidents' Day Camp: February 9, 13, 16

Spring Camp: 

Week 1: March 30-April 3

Week 2: April 6-10

 

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Fall Camp Scholarship Application 2025

 

Safety is our top priority 

Health & wellness is more important to our camp families than ever before. The Kroc Center is committed to providing a fun, active, engaging, and safe camp experience for your child. This year, you will see a few changes to how camp operates, in order to ensure the safety of campers and staff

 

Welcome to Camp Kroc

How to Purchase a Camp Online

Hours of Operation

Regular Camp Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Drop Off: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, Monday - Friday
Pick Up: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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Hello from the Youth Development Director

Molly Dillon /
Youth Development Director

Hello! My name is Molly and I am the Youth Development Director here at the San Diego Kroc Center. First, thank you so much for choosing Camp Kroc and for trusting us to take care of your children. I am so excited to see some familiar faces as well as meet some new friends this summer! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I grew up immersed in the world of youth development. I have spent nearly 20 years working in child & youth development programs including day camp, overnight camp, licensed childcare, enrichment programs, family camping, and outdoor science school. I graduated from Michigan State University (GO SPARTANS!) and am extremely passionate about spending time with family, outdoor recreation, STEM learning, reading, and performing arts!

I couldn’t be more excited to work with your campers here at the Kroc Center this summer! I am also very proud to announce that we have added a bunch of fun and exciting new camps for your children to enjoy. We prioritize safety, integrity, quality, courtesy, and fun in all we do, and we can’t wait to see your children at camp!

 

Hello from the Day Camp Youth Development Manager

Mel Apostol / Youth Development Manager

Hello everyone! My name is Mel Apostol, aka Mr. Mel. I am honored to have the opportunity to work alongside everyone at the Kroc Center. I am focused on building upon and strengthening what I already believe is a great place to work and attend. For me, I started working at the Kroc Day Camp in 2011 and I grew to appreciate and love the work I was doing. I had another opportunity to work as the Arts, Education, and Camp Manager at the Phoenix Kroc Center in 2019 and today, in 2025, have the humble opportunity to work as the Youth Development Manager at the San Diego Kroc Center. I enjoy cooking food and trying out new and different food and coffee places around town. I like listening to music and traveling to new cities. I love sports; I am a big Lakers fan and currently enjoy watching and playing pickleball. As the Youth Development Manager, not only do I want to see a positive growth in our programs but amongst the participants, attendees, and staff. The responsibility of this position I do not take for granted and I hope to be a part of something special while also upholding the values of the Kroc Center.

 

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What is ACA Accreditation?
ACA is an acronym for the American Camp Association. The ACA has developed a rigorous and in-depth set of standards affecting camp operations, staffing, programming, and safety procedures. Camps that meet these criteria are awarded an ACA Accreditation. We are proud to be an ACA Accredited Day Camp, providing a safe and enriching experience for our campers.



Praesidium, Inc
The Salvation Army Kroc Center has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation by Praesidium, Inc., the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention. To attain accreditation, The Salvation Army Kroc Center underwent a rigorous risk assessment to review and scrutinize eight primary operational areas within their business including: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, feedback systems,

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Best Camp ever!!!
 

We sent our daughter to Wizarding World camp this summer, and even though it was cut short due to covid, it was the BEST three days of camp ever! We have gone to the YMCA, city recreation centers, private school camps, and girl scouts, and this was by far her favorite experience! After Harry Potter camp, we signed her up for three more weeks of camp with you. She was sad she couldn’t come every week. We will definitely purchase camps sooner next year so she doesn’t miss out!

  This was our first summer sending our kids to Camp Kroc, and we LOVED it!

"Your counselors are so friendly and welcoming and were very positive mentors for our kids. We can’t thank you enough for amazing and safe experience you provided. We will be back this fall!"

"We sent our daughter to Wizarding World camp this summer, and even though it was cut short due to covid, it was the BEST three days of camp ever! We have gone to the YMCA, city recreation centers, private school camps, and girl scouts, and this was by far her favorite experience! After Harry Potter camp, we signed her up for three more weeks of camp with you. She was sad she couldn’t come every week. We will definitely purchase camps sooner next year so she doesn’t miss out!

Camp Kroc Rocks!

My daughter is very shy and hesitant to try new things. Every day when we picked her up from camp, she did not want to leave. She made so many friends, loved her counselors, and tried so many activities for the first time. She tried ice skating and rock climbing for the first time at your camp and wants to come back to the Kroc Center to keep skating and climbing. Thank you for helping her come out of her shell

 "We love you guys and all you do to keep our kids safe, happy and healthy!"


 

Thank you for everything you do at the Kroc Center! We come for day camps, swim lessons, sports, and both kids grew up at your preschool. Thank you for helping us raise our children!”


 

My son LOVES swimming and ice skating at the Kroc camps! He always looks forward to camp in the summer.”
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