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Summer is back and better than ever!
June 19-August 25

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR SUMMER 2023:

  • KROC CENTER FAMILY MEMBERSHIP PLANS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION OPENING FEBRUARY 27, 2023*
  • REGISTRATION TO THE PUBLIC BEGINS MARCH 6, 2023

Camp Kroc is bringing the fun back to summer. We provide working parents with a safe & caring camp experience where their kids will meet new friends, discover new hobbies and talents, and will come home each day happy and engaged.

Purchase Summer Camps   Summer Camp Matrix

If a camp is SOLD OUT, email [email protected] with your child's name, birthday, and which camp you would like to be added to a wait list.

* You must remain a member through August 2023 to receive a discount. If you cancel membership during the summer camp period, you will be charged the difference. 

Registration Form

Summer is better when kids are together

Click through below to see all our camp offerings!

Kroc Adventures
WEEKS 1 –10 | ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A MORNING SNACK, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK

Pee Wee Camp
A great first camp for your little one! Pee Wee Camp focuses on sharpening motor skills and improving group interactions. This is the third year the Kroc Center will ALSO have Pee Wee Specialty Camps. For more information about these camps, see below. 

AGES 4 - 5 • WEEKS: 1 – 10
Daily activities may include: swimming, traditional sports, arts & crafts, rock climbing, and ice skating. Pee Wee campers must be potty trained.
Note: Pee Wee campers have the opportunity to swim twice each week. Only flotation devices approved by the U.S. Coast Guard are permitted. The Kroc Center can also provide life jackets. Parents may not attend camp with Pee Wees.

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Kroc Adventures
AGES 6 - 7 • AGES 7 - 8 • AGES 8 - 9 • AGES 10 - 11 • AGES 12 - 14
WEEKS: 1 – 10
Perfect for any camper! Kroc Adventures is our traditional day camp that is divided by age-appropriate groups. Kroc Adventures explores the unique Kroc Center campus and offers a variety of age-appropriate activities.

Daily activities may include: swimming, traditional sports, ice skating, STEM projects, climbing tower and arts & crafts. Please indicate the age Kroc Adventures camp in which your child will enroll (for instance, a seven-year-old can be in KA 6-7 or KA 7-8).

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Swim / Splash Camp
AGES 6 – 14 • WEEKS 1 – 10
Campers will spend time in the water and learn fundamental skills.
SWIM: Campers will get to spend summer vacation in the water by participating in a 40-minute daily lesson from certified instructors, as well as additional recreation swim time. Build skills in general water safety, kicking, floating, and more. Proper technique and fun are the cornerstones of the Kroc Center Swim Camp programs. All skill levels welcome. 

SPLASH: Campers will have 1 1/2 hours of free swim time, games, aqua climb, and inflatable obstacle course. Campers must be water safe to attend. 

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Pee Wee Specialty Camps
FOR AGES 4–5  | ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A MORNING SNACK, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK

Our classic Pee Wee Camp taken to the next level! Campers will spend the mornings focusing on a fun and educational topic sure to entertain little inquisitive minds.

Pee Wee Superheroes $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 1 (JUNE 19-23)
Transform into your favorite superhero for a week of SUPER fun!

Pee Wee Dragons, Fairies and Knights $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 2 (JUNE 26-30)
A week of imagination of fierce dragons, magical fairies, and brave knights.

Pee Wee Bugs and Butterflies $236
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 3 (JULY 3-7)
A week of insect exploration and fun!

Pee Wee Dino Adventures $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 4 (JULY 10-14)
Jump into the Jurassic period for a week of prehistoric fun!

Pee Wee Wish Upon a Star $295  NEW!
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 5 (JULY 17-21)
This whimsical Disney fairytale camp blends storytelling and art for a magical experience

Pee Wee Animal Adventures $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 6 (JULY 24-28)
A roaring week full of fun with animal friends & activities

Pee Wee Super Scientists $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 7 (JULY 31-AUGUST 4)
Let’s explore the world through creative and fun hands-on science experiments!

Pee Wee Dance it Out $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 8 (AUGUST 7-11) 
Dance into summer & make new friends!

Pee Wee Under the Sea $295  NEW!
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 9 (AUGUST 14-18)
Explore the oceans and their amazing animal life through creative crafts & experiments

Pee Wee LEGO Builders $295
AGES 4-5 • WEEK 10 (AUGUST 21-25)
If you can think it, you can build it - A week of hands-on Lego fun!

STEAM Camps
FOR AGES 6–14  | ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A MORNING SNACK, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK

Camp Kroc’s STEAM camps for kids are fun, interactive, and affordable!  The Kroc Center is your place for fun science camps each summer. Our experienced teachers guide kids ages 6 to 14 through hands-on experiments and activities that teach the scientific method and encourage their curiosity. Kids at our camp develop social skills spending time with new people and asking questions about the new concepts they explore. 

Up in the Air $295  NEW!
AGES 7-12 • WEEK 1 (JUNE 19-23)
Exploration of the atmosphere with fun, hands on experiments & projects all about flight

Edible Science $320
AGES 6-12 • WEEK 2 (JUNE 26-30)
Science is more fun when you can eat the results

LEGO® Robotics $236
AGES 9-14 • WEEK 3 (JULY 3-7)   *Prorated 4 day week
Exploring the world of coding & robotics through LEGO® Spike Prime & EV3 Mindstorms

Science Rocks! $295
AGES 6-10 • WEEK 4 (JULY 10-14)
Bring on the volcanoes, geodes, crystals and more in this fun new geology focused camp!

 

First Responders Academy $295
AGES 6 – 10  •  WEEK 5 (JULY 17-21)
Campers will become Jr. Police officers and Emergency Responders for the week while learning from local Police, EMTs and Firefighters!

Animal Adventures $295
AGES 6-10 • WEEK 6 (JULY 24-28)
A roaring week full of fun with animal friends & activities

LEGO® Robotics Jr.  $295
AGES 6-9 • WEEK 7 (JULY 31-AUGUST 4)  
Exploring the world of coding & robotics through LEGO® Spike Essentials

Full STEAM Ahead $295
AGES 6-11 • WEEK 8 (AUGUST 7-11)
Campers will explore the science of movement by building working model cars, planes, boats, and trains!
 

Marine Biology $295
AGES 8-14 • WEEK 9 (AUGUST 14-18)
Explore the oceans and their amazing animal life through creative crafts & experiments

Young Engineers $295
AGES 7-11 • WEEK 10 (AUGUST 21-25)
Explore the world of engineering hands-on! Campers will build and create their own inventions using the Engineering design process

Sports Camps
FOR AGES 6–14  | ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A MORNING SNACK, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK

Campers enrolled in Sports Camps will spend up to three hours per day focusing on skills, practice and play of the particular sport. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring other activities at the Kroc Center, which may include: field games, arts & crafts, swimming, and rock climbing. Many Sports Camps have Friday games or performances for family and friends. Game and performance times will be noted on the weekly schedule and will take approximately 30 minutes. 

 

Soccer $280
AGES 9 – 14 • WEEK 2 (JUNE 26-30)
Campers will develop skills and teamwork lessons through drills, practice, and scrimmages led by experienced coaching staff

Ultimate Camp Games $224  NEW!
AGES 10-14 • WEEK 3 (JULY 3-7)
Get ready for some fun in this new camp focused on learning skills and rules of all the ultimate camp games

Lacrosse $280
AGES 8 – 14 • WEEK 4 (JULY 10-14)
Learn lacrosse basic skills and rules with the San Diego Seals!

Basketball JR $280
AGES 6 – 9 • WEEK 5 (JULY 17-21)
Campers will learn fundamental skills and water safety during daily lessons

Ice Hockey $470
AGES 7-9 & 10-14 • WEEK 6 (JULY 24-28)
Campers will learn skills, teamwork, and focus on spiritual development taught by professional hockey coaches from Hockey Ministries International! *Must have experience and equipment

Basketball $280
AGES 8 – 14 • WEEK 7 (JULY 31-AUGUST 4)
Campers will develop skills and teamwork lessons through drills, practice, and scrimmages led by experienced coaching staff

Intro to Ice Skating $280
AGES 6 – 8  & 9 – 14  •   WEEK 8 (AUGUST 7-11)
Campers will learn basic ice skating techniques & skills while having a blast

Volleyball $280
AGES 8 – 14 • WEEK 9 (AUGUST 21-25)
Come elevate your game by learning new skills with our experienced coaches

Arts Camps
FOR AGES 7–14  | ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A MORNING SNACK AND LUNCH

Campers can stretch their imaginations, unleash their inner artist, and explore their creativity in our Creative & Performing Arts Program. Learn something completely new like drama, culinary arts or jewelry making, or whatever your child loves to do! 

 

Paint Splats $295
AGES 7-11 • WEEK 2 (JUNE 26-30)
Experiment with various paints and mediums to create fun & messy art projects

Wearable Art $236 NEW! 
AGES 7-11 • WEEK 3 (JULY 3-7) *Prorated 4 day week
Campers will create multiple art pieces to wear

Animation Station $295 NEW!
AGES 8-14 • WEEK 4 (JULY 10-14)
Campers will set their imaginations loose while learning and creating with different mediums of animation

Intro to Hip Hop $280
AGES 7 – 14 • WEEK 5 (JULY 17-21)
Dance into summer with hip hop camp

Drama Camp $560  *Two Week Camp!
“Disney’s 101 Dalmatians”
AGES 8 – 14 • WEEK 6 & 7 (JULY 24 – AUGUST 4)
Take the stage in our junior theatre production of 101 Dalmatians

Spa & Wellness $295
AGES 8 – 14 • WEEK 8 (AUGUST 7-11)
Escape to spa and wellness camp to pamper yourself and learn about self-care

Creative Camps
FOR AGES 6–14  | ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A MORNING SNACK AND LUNCH 

 

Wizarding World $ 295
AGES 8 – 12 • WEEK 2 (JUNE 26-30)
Escape into the magical world of Harry Potter with themed crafts, games, experiments, and even Quidditch!

Kroc Sous Chefs $256 Prorated 4 day week
AGES 6 – 9 • WEEK 3 (JULY 3-7)
Campers will discover their inner chef with cooking and plating techniques along with kitchen safety

 

Pokémon $295  NEW!

AGES 7-11 • WEEK 4 (JULY 10-14)
Come learn to play this popular card game, as well as many other fun tabletop and board games

In a Galaxy Far, Far, Away $295 
AGES 6 – 11 • WEEK 5 (JULY 17-21)
Explore the galaxy and beyond to become a true Jedi Master in this Star Wars themed space camp!

Mario Madness $295  NEW!
AGES 8-12 • WEEK 6 (JULY 24-28)
Explore the world of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach & more with themed crafts, games, & activities

Kroc Master Chefs $320
AGES 10-14 • WEEK 7 (JULY 31-AUGUST 4)
Explore your passion for cooking while creating family style meals from scratch and learning kitchen safety

LEGOMation $ 295  
AGES 6-10 • WEEK 8 (AUGUST 7-11)
Create your very own Lego Movie through stop animation!

 

Be a Junior Leader!

JUNIOR LEADERS CAMP l  AGES 15-17
Explore what it takes to be a team player and a leader in the community and among peers. During a one-week training session, teens will focus on leadership skills relevant to supervising children in a camp setting. After completing a training session, teens will have the opportunity to enroll in up to nine weeks of Junior Leaders programming. Project may also include planning and organizing special camper activities and experiencing behind-the-scenes aspects of camp.

Interested teens should complete the Junior Leader application form and submit with a one-page letter of interest and a letter of recommendation by May 27, 2023.  


Junior Leader Application

 

 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

Pick-up & Drop-off

The Drop-Off includes a morning health screening to ensure all children in attendance are well. Government photo I.D. will be required at Pick-up. 

Socially Distanced

Face masks are encouraged for staff and campers, but not required at this time. Please monitor your child's health and do not send them to camp when ill.

Washing hands

Campers will wash and/or sanitize hands regularly, including upon entering the Kroc Center, before and after meals, and in between any major activity change.

Christian Values
Add positive Christian values into your childs summer! During our “daily huddles” campers are introduced to positive, age- appropriate accounts from the Bible that convey examples of character development.

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Stay Active 
Get active this summer at Camp Kroc!  Staying active over the summer is extremely beneficial to a child's health and wellbeing. And the best place to do that is at Camp Kroc! From swimming, skating, and sports on our recreation field, kids will be moving all summer.

Scholarships are available!

Pease sign up to be a Client and Request a Scholarship with the Family Resource Center at least one month before the season starts (Winter, Spring, Summer.

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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 Camp Manager

Molly Dillon /
Camp Kroc Manager

My name is Molly and I am the Day Camp Manager 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 over 16 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 20 fun and exciting new camps for your children to enjoy. We can’t wait to see your children at camp!

 

(619) 269-1470
Day Camp Office: [email protected]

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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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