Registration now open for Summer Fun, Discovery Camps

Looking for a fun, activity- filled place for your children this summer? The City of San Marcos’ Parks and Recreation Department has got you covered.

Registration is currently open for both Summer Fun and Discovery Camps for city residents. Non-resident registration will open on April 15.

Finding a safe, chaperoned option for schoolaged children is often a challenge for working parents. However, these camps aim to provide an affordable day-camp experience with welltrained staff and a provided lunch.

Discovery Camp is a learning-based interactive camp designed for children aged five to 10 years old. Camp fees are $150 a week for residents and $150 for non-residents. Camp times are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Dunbar Recreation Center. Lunch is provided Monday through Thursdays by San Marcos CISD.

Summer Fun is a recreation-based interactive camp aimed at children aged seven to 13 years old. The fee is $40 a week for residents and $63 a week for non-residents and includes one field trip a week as well as breakfast and lunch. Camp dates are June 10 through August 2, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at San Marcos High School. With Summer Fun, breakfast and lunch are provided Monday through Thursday through San Marcos CISD.

Scholarships are available for qualifying applicants. To apply, visit sanmarcostx. gov/scholarship.

To register for Discovery Camp or Summer Fun, go to sanmarcostx.gov/ goparks.

For more information, visit sanmarcostx.gov/ camps.