Castilleja Summer Day Camp for Girls

4.7

1310 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sports
Art
Dance
Music
STEM
Outdoor & adventure
Academic
Sports
Art
Dance
Music
STEM
Outdoor & adventure
Academic
Girls aged 7-14Mon–Fri from 8:30AM5:30PM25/day & 100/week
Girls aged 7-14
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM5:30PM
25/day & 100/week

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Empowering girls through creativity, friendship, and fun

Empowering young girls in a nurturing environment is the goal. It helps girls build confidence, try new things, and develop strong friendships. With a mix of activities, from science and art to swimming and leadership training, every day is fresh and exciting. Families appreciate the communication, extended care, and commitment to inclusion. It's a place where girls can shine, discover their strengths, and make lifelong memories.
Empowering young girls in a nurturing environment is the goal. It helps girls build confidence, try new things, and develop strong friendships. With a mix of activities, from science and art to swimming and leadership training, every day is fresh and exciting. Families appreciate the communication, extended care, and commitment to inclusion. It's a place where girls can shine, discover their strengths, and make lifelong memories.

Location & hours

1310 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Swimming
Arts
Crafts
Cooking
Drama
Dance
Music
Science
Athletics
Sports
Games
Writing
Field trips
Math
Rock Climbing
Cheerleading
Reading
Team building
Friendship bracelets
Camp songs
Talent shows
Counselor skits
Prison ball
BBQ Wednesdays
Computers
Improv
Water color painting
Soccer
Basketball
Yoga
Floor Hockey
Video
Filmmaking
Photography
Foreign Languages
Modern Dance
4-Square
Bead Necklaces
Rollerblading
Puppetry
Camp Newspaper
Fine Arts
Musical Theater
Sports
Art
Dance
Music
STEM
Outdoor & adventure
Academic
Swimming
Arts
Crafts
Cooking
Drama
Dance
Music
Science
Athletics
Sports
Games
Writing
Field trips
Math
Rock Climbing
Cheerleading
Reading
Team building
Friendship bracelets
Camp songs
Talent shows
Counselor skits
Prison ball
BBQ Wednesdays
Computers
Improv
Water color painting
Soccer
Basketball
Yoga
Floor Hockey
Video
Filmmaking
Photography
Foreign Languages
Modern Dance
4-Square
Bead Necklaces
Rollerblading
Puppetry
Camp Newspaper
Fine Arts
Musical Theater

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

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What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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