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San Mateo previews expanded 2025 summer camps and aquatics programs; registration dates set
Summary
The Park and Recreation Commission heard an informational presentation on the city’s 2025 summer camps, aquatics and regular-season programs, including registration dates, program counts, staffing and access options. Commissioners asked about transportation, program evaluation and a new pricing tool; no formal action was required.
San Mateo City officials on April 2 presented details of the city’s 2025 summer recreation camps, aquatics and related programming, saying registration windows, program counts and key dates are set ahead of the June start.
Zach Russo, Community Services Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department, told the Park and Recreation Commission the department released its summer camps and aquatics guide to the public on Feb. 5 and opened registration March 11 for residents and March 13 for nonresidents. Summer camps run June 16 through Aug. 8, and the department’s summer programming is scheduled June 16 through Aug. 9.
The presentation matters to thousands of families: Russo said last year the department recorded more than 8,000 enrollments in summer programs, about 41% of the department’s annual enrollments, and that summer events drew more than 12,000 attendees. "Summer is our peak season for programming with school breaks and longer days," Russo said, describing camps, swim lessons and special…
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