Balboa Cub Day Camp

4.7

|

1207 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92103-5127

If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship in San Diego, it's a great choice. Nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts and swimming. The focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence. Your child will make new friends and come home each day with stories to tell. They will find endless opportunities for growth and fun there.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship in San Diego, it's a great choice. Nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts and swimming. The focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence. Your child will make new friends and come home each day with stories to tell. They will find endless opportunities for growth and fun there.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship in San Diego, it's a great choice. Nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts and swimming. The focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence. Your child will make new friends and come home each day with stories to tell. They will find endless opportunities for growth and fun there.

About Balboa Cub Day Camp

About Balboa Cub Day Camp

Classic Cub Scout fun in Balboa Park
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
STEM
Art
Philosophy: If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
Philosophy: If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
Philosophy: If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
Ages:

6

-

11

years old

Pricing:

$50

/day

$250

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
Boys aged 6-11Mon–Fri from 8:30AM3:30PM25/day & 100/week
The camp costs $250 for a week-long session. Volunteer discounts and financial assistance (camperships) are available. For volunteer discount or campership information, please email shona.wigley@scouting.org. Full payment is due 1 week before the camp date. Campers receive a t-shirt, daypack, water bottle, and patch. After care from 3:30–5:30 pm is $10 per day or $45 per week. Sibling care for volunteers’ children ages 3–13 is $10 per day per sibling. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. Required forms: BSA Health Form (A & B), Shooting Sports Permission.
The camp costs $250 for a week-long session. Volunteer discounts and financial assistance (camperships) are available. For volunteer discount or campership information, please email shona.wigley@scouting.org. Full payment is due 1 week before the camp date. Campers receive a t-shirt, daypack, water bottle, and patch. After care from 3:30–5:30 pm is $10 per day or $45 per week. Sibling care for volunteers’ children ages 3–13 is $10 per day per sibling. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. Required forms: BSA Health Form (A & B), Shooting Sports Permission.
The camp costs $250 for a week-long session. Volunteer discounts and financial assistance (camperships) are available. For volunteer discount or campership information, please email shona.wigley@scouting.org. Full payment is due 1 week before the camp date. Campers receive a t-shirt, daypack, water bottle, and patch. After care from 3:30–5:30 pm is $10 per day or $45 per week. Sibling care for volunteers’ children ages 3–13 is $10 per day per sibling. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. Required forms: BSA Health Form (A & B), Shooting Sports Permission.

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

Crafts
Sports
Fishing
Hiking
Archery
Games
STEM activities
Scavenger hunts
Outdoor skills
Scouting advancement
Swimming
Nature exploration
Team building
Leadership development
Conservation activities
First aid training
Knot tying
Camping skills
Community service
Environmental education
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
Birthdays:

No

What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

1207 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92103-5127

Additional info

Additional info

Camp Balboa is part of the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving youth across Southern California. The camp features a swimming pool, amphitheater, and multiple program areas for crafts, sports, and nature exploration. There are three scenic hiking trails that start right from camp, allowing kids to discover Balboa Park’s gardens, museums, and playgrounds. The camp is easily accessible, with assigned campsites and picnic areas for family events. For families, it’s reassuring to know that the camp is centrally located, offers sibling care for volunteers, and provides financial assistance for those who need it. Remember, campers should bring their own sack lunch and required health forms. If you’re looking for a place where your child can grow, play, and connect with nature and friends, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a wonderful option.
Camp Balboa is part of the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving youth across Southern California. The camp features a swimming pool, amphitheater, and multiple program areas for crafts, sports, and nature exploration. There are three scenic hiking trails that start right from camp, allowing kids to discover Balboa Park’s gardens, museums, and playgrounds. The camp is easily accessible, with assigned campsites and picnic areas for family events. For families, it’s reassuring to know that the camp is centrally located, offers sibling care for volunteers, and provides financial assistance for those who need it. Remember, campers should bring their own sack lunch and required health forms. If you’re looking for a place where your child can grow, play, and connect with nature and friends, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a wonderful option.
Camp Balboa is part of the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving youth across Southern California. The camp features a swimming pool, amphitheater, and multiple program areas for crafts, sports, and nature exploration. There are three scenic hiking trails that start right from camp, allowing kids to discover Balboa Park’s gardens, museums, and playgrounds. The camp is easily accessible, with assigned campsites and picnic areas for family events. For families, it’s reassuring to know that the camp is centrally located, offers sibling care for volunteers, and provides financial assistance for those who need it. Remember, campers should bring their own sack lunch and required health forms. If you’re looking for a place where your child can grow, play, and connect with nature and friends, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a wonderful option.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: Boy Scouts of America, San Diego-Imperial Council

Special needs

Special needs

If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.
If you want your child to experience adventure, learning, and friendship right in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Cub Day Camp is a fantastic choice. This camp is nestled in beautiful Balboa Park, just steps from the world-famous zoo and surrounded by all the city’s best attractions. Kids dive into hands-on activities like crafts, archery, swimming, and hiking, all led by caring and experienced staff. The camp’s focus on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership helps children build confidence while having a blast. What really sets Balboa Cub Day Camp apart is its welcoming, Scout-centered community-your child will make new friends, try new things, and come home each day with stories to tell. Plus, the convenient location and flexible programming make it easy for families to fit camp into their busy summer schedules. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a seasoned Scout, they’ll find endless opportunities for growth and fun at this camp.