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How to Find the Best San Diego Summer Camps

Don't miss the San Diego Camp Fair Saturday, Feb. 23 in Balboa Park. Meet representatives from over 40 day and overnight camps...FREE!

Looking for a summer camp for your kids this year? Don't miss San Diego Camp Fair 2019 on Saturday, February 23 in the Casa del Prado building, room 101, in Balboa Park!

The San Diego Camp Fair is a free, family and kid-friendly summer camp expo event where you'll meet representatives from over 40 incredible summer day camps, overnight (sleepaway) camps, sports camps and more all under one roof. We'll have games, food and prizes, too, plus lots of activities for the kids and the opportunity for you to win a free camp session from participating camps and programs. It's like a "one-stop-shop" to find the best camp (or camps!) for your kids this summer.

The Camp Fair goes from 12pm to 3pm. Be sure to arrive early so you have enough time to visit all the different booths, ask questions, pick up free brochures and learn about all the amazing summer camp opportunities available to your child in San Diego this summer.

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And by the way... even though you'll discover tons of local program opportunities based right here in San Diego, there will be camps from all over the state and country exhibiting at the Camp Fair, too. For instance, there will be a sleepaway camp from Catalina Island and another from Hawaii on display at the San Diego Camp Fair. So whether you're looking for a local program or one a little further away, we've got you covered at the San Diego Camp Fair.

Now there's just one more thing to note.

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Even though the Camp Fair is free, advance tickets are required because we're expecting a big crow and want to make sure we have room for everyone who wants to attend. Get your free tickets to the Camp Fair here. When you arrive at the Camp Fair, make sure turn in your ticket to one of our helpful Camp Fair concierges who, in turn, will give you five free raffle tickets to win a free camp session from participating programs.

We are looking forward to seeing you Saturday, February 23 at the San Diego Summer Camp Fair! It's the easiest way to find the best summer camps in San Diego for your kids this year!

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