Please note: We are located in San Marcos, California.
Get ready for a summer of fun and learning at Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! This year's Summer Day Camp will offer youth:
Check out this year's Summer Day Camp Guide to learn more!
Registration is available online through the Parent Portal! Create an account or log in to complete registration.
Need help with the online registration process? Click the button below to download our step-by-step registration guide or send us a message below!
Register by May 31 to secure the discounted weekly rate for Summer Day Camp at the Jennifer Loscher Branch! Available camp sessions and rates are available below. Regular pricing will begin on June 1.
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
Jennifer Loscher Branch
1 Positive Place, San Marcos, CA 92069
Monday - Friday
Flexible drop-off & pick-up times between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
While drop off and pick up times are flexible during camp hours, we recommend campers attend between 8:45am - 4:45pm for an optimal camp experience!
Elementary Camp (incoming 1st-5th graders in the 2025-2026 school year)
Middle School Camp (incoming 6th-8th graders in the 2025-2026 school year)
High School Camp (incoming 9th-12th graders in the 2025-2026 school year)
Financial assistance is available for eligible families through our Great Futures Scholarship Fund. Please contact our Membership Desk at (760) 471-2490 to learn more!
*To be eligible for camp, all youth must be entering the first grade in Fall 2025. A 2025-2026 annual membership is required for each child attending the program. Memberships are valid for the duration of the school year and must be renewed each year. If your child will be turning 6 this summer, please contact our Membership Team at daycamps@boysgirlsclubsm.org.
7 a.m. Open Clubhouse & Playground
8 a.m. Optional Breakfast & Open Playground/Courtyard Activities
From June 16 - August 1, a free breakfast will be available for day campers in partnership with Child Nutrition Services at San Marcos Unified School District.
8:45 a.m. Spirit Circle Announcements
Members will gather with their age groups to review the schedule for the day and other announcements
9 a.m. Activity 1
10 a.m. Specialty Program
Members will be able to participate in their choice of high-yield, project-based programs
11 a.m. Lunchtime
From June 16 - August 1, a free lunch will be available for day campers in partnership with Child Nutrition Services at San Marcos Unified School District.
12 p.m. Activity 2
1 p.m. Activity 3
2 p.m. Activity 4
3 p.m. Snacktime
4 p.m. Afternoon Activity 5
5 p.m. Announcements & Open Clubhouse
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Week | Dates | Early Bird Pricing | Cost after 5/31 | Availability |
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1 | June 16 - June 20 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
2 | June 23 - June 27 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
3 | June 30 - July 3* | $108 | $120 | Space Available |
4 | July 7 - July 11 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
5 | July 14 - July 18 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
6 | July 21 - July 25 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
7 | July 28 - August 1 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
8 | August 4 - August 8 | $135 | $150 | Space Available |
9 | August 11 - August 13 (Optional add-on field trip on 8/14)** | $108 | $120 | Space Available |
*Short Camp Week - Clubhouse closed July 4 and August 14-15
**While the Clubhouse is closed for traditional camp on Thursday, August 14, an add-on field trip to Alga Norte Aquatic Center available for August 14 for a cost of $15 per camper. The Club is closed on August 15.
Any packed lunches or snacks should be ready to eat and should not require heating or refrigeration. We recommend using an insulated lunch bag with ice packs for perishable items. For safety reasons, we ask that food sharing is not allowed, and families should avoid packing peanuts or tree nuts.

Campers should also bring a refillable water bottle labeled with their name. Refill stations are available at the Clubhouse.
Breakfast: 8 am
Members who arrive at the Club by 8 a.m. will have the option to join us for breakfast, which will be provided by San Marcos Unified School District Child Nutrition Services as part of the Summer Food Program until Friday, Aug. 1.
Lunch: 11 am - 12 p.m
Lunch will be provided to members attending Summer Day Camp until Friday, Aug. 1, through the SMUSD Summer Food Program. Lunch WILL NOT be provided beginning Monday, Aug. 4, so members must pack a sack lunch that does not require heating or refrigeration.
Snacktime: 3 pm - 3:30 pm
Members are welcome to bring snack that does not require heating or refrigeration to enjoy in the afternoon. Snack will not be provided by the Club.
Add some extra adventure to you camp experience by registering for a field trip! Campers may sign up for exciting outing to the pool, trampoline parks, bowling, and more!
An additional cost applies for each field trip. Camper must be registered for the week of day camp. Before and after each field trip, youth may participate in regular camp activities at the Clubhouse. All youth must be dropped off and picked up at the Clubhouse. To ensure all campers are easily identifiable and part of the group, youth are required to wear a Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos t-shirt on a field trip day. If a camper loses or forgets their BGCSM t-shirt on field trip day, they will provide a new one at a $10 charge added to your Parent Portal account.
Camp Week | Date | Location | Additional Cost | Departure from Club | Return to Club | Availability |
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1 | June 17 | Sky Zone San Marcos* | $45 | 10:45 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Space available |
1 | June 19 | Woodland Park Pool | $10 | 11:45 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Space available |
2 | June 24 | Sky Zone Carlsbad* | $45 | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Space available |
2 | June 26 | Las Posas Pool | $10 | 11:45 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Space available |
3 | July 1 | Invasion Laser Tag | $45 | 10:30 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | Space available |
3 | July 3 | Boomers | $35 | 11:45 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Space available |
4 | July 8 | Cinépolis - Lilo & Stitch | $45 | 10 a.m. | 2 p.m. | Space available |
4 | July 10 | Woodland Park Pool | $10 | 11:45 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Space available |
5 | July 15 | The Wave Waterpark | $55 | 9:30 a.m. | 2:45 p.m. | Space available |
5 | July 17 | Sky Zone San Marcos* | $45 | 10:45 a.m. | 1:15 p.m. | Space available |
6 | July 22 | Lucky Strike (Bowling) | $20 | 10:45 a.m. | 1:45 pm. | Space available |
6 | July 24 | Las Posas Pool | $10 | 10:45 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Space available |
7 | July 29 | Altitude Trampoline Park | $35 | 11:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Space available |
7 | July 31 | The Wave | $55 | 9:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Space available |
8 | August 5 | Boomers | $35 | 11:45 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Space available |
8 | August 7 | Sky Zone Carlsbad* | $45 | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Space available |
9 | August 14** | Alga Norte Pool | $15 | 9:30 a.m. | 2:45 p.m. | Space available |
*Parents/guardians will be required to complete a Sky Zone waiver for all campers attending a field trip to Sky Zone San Marcos and Sky Zone Carlsbad (valid for 6 months).
**Thursday 8/14 - the Clubhouse will be closed for traditional camp, but youth registered for the short week of camp may add the field trip to the Alga Norte Pool for a cost of $15.
Registration is available online through the Parent Portal! Create an account or log in to complete registration.
Need help with the online registration process? Click the button below to download our step-by-step registration guide or send us a message below!
Every kid deserves a safe and engaging environment while school is out. If you'd like to help make this a reality, consider sponsoring a camper through our Great Futures Scholarship Fund.
Our Membership Team is happy to assist with all of your registration needs! Feel free to call us at (760) 471-2490 or email daycamps@boysgirlsclubsm.org for any questions or to schedule a registration appointment to walk through the process in person.
To be eligible for camp, all youth must have completed Kindergarten and be entering the first grade in Fall 2025. If your child is turning six this summer, please contact us at daycamps@boysgirlsclubsm.org as our Membership Team will need to override the system settings to allow you to register your child.
A free daily breakfast and lunch will be available for all members attending Summer Day Camp until August 1. If your camper would like to join us for breakfast, they must arrive at the Club by 8 a.m. Meals are prepared by the San Marcos Unified School District's Child Nutrition Services as part of the Summer Food Program. Please notify our Membership Desk if your child has any allergies or dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them accordingly.
Members are welcome to bring extra (non-perishable) snacks and food for the day. Please note that we cannot refrigerate or heat food for our members.
Financial assistance is available for eligible families through the Great Futures Scholarship Fund. To apply, a parent or guardian of the camper must complete a scholarship application and submit the required documents to daycamps@boysgirlsclubsm.org. Applications are processed on a weekly basis, and families are provided an update on their application status within 7 business days of submission. Once processed, approved discounts will be applied to the camper’s account at the time of registration.
Student eligible for select Extended School Services (ESS) programs through the San Marcos Unified School District can attend Summer Day Camp at no cost for the weeks of June 16, June 23, and June 30.
Members are only required to wear their camp shirt if they are attending a field trip.
Add-on field trips are available at an additional cost. Please visit the Parent Portal or contact our Membership Desk to learn more.
Programs are available for students from the following schools:
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1 Positive Place
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 471-2490
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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