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Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24

Culver-Palms Family YMCA · $279/week · ★ 4.5 (2 reviews)

The Culver-Palms Family YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for middle schoolers, focusing on fun,...

▌ Editor's read The Culver-Palms Family YMCA offers a day camp program, including a 'Club Good Times Middle School Camp.' The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, which operates this branch, is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation valid through August 15, 2025. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for youth, focusing on activities that promote personal growth and social development. Google reviews for the Culver-Palms Family YMCA show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 378 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facility and programs for children. The camp is run by a nonprofit organization, the YMCA, which has a long history of youth programming.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Address: El Rincon Elementary/Blanco Park, 11177 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
  • Phone: (310) 390-3604
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $279 for community members, $239 for YMCA Family Members.

↗ What parents like

  • Weekly field trips
  • Leadership development activities

↘ Watch for

  • Registration link is broken

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24

What ages does Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 accept?
Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 cost?
Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 publishes $279/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 accredited?
Yes — Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24?
Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 provide lunch?
Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Culver City?
Club Good Times Middle School Camp - Culver-Palms Family YMCA - Jul 20-24 is one of 20 traditional day camp camps in Culver City that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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