Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $123/week
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Bixby Park Summer Day Camp

Bixby Park · $123/week · ★ 4.5 (3181 reviews)

Bixby Park offers a summer day camp with recreational activities for children in Long Beach.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine's summer camps page, which lists Bixby Park Summer Day Camp as one of their offerings for children ages 5-12. The camp runs weekly sessions from June 17 to August 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. The cost is listed as $123 per week. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine, indicating a government-run entity. While specific staff background check language is not explicitly stated on the camp's page, it is generally expected for municipal programs. Google reviews for 'Bixby Park Long Beach' show a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting overall positive public perception of the park itself, though not specific to the summer camp program. The City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has an Instagram handle @longbeachparks and a Facebook handle LongBeachParksAndRecreation.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bixby Park Summer Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
  • Phone: (562) 570-1600
  • Cost notes: USD. $123 for 9am-4pm, $160 for 7am-6pm extended care.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bixby Park Summer Day Camp

What ages does Bixby Park Summer Day Camp accept?
Bixby Park Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Bixby Park Summer Day Camp cost?
Bixby Park Summer Day Camp publishes $123/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Bixby Park Summer Day Camp's hours?
Bixby Park Summer Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Bixby Park Summer Day Camp?
Bixby Park Summer Day Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Bixby Park Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Bixby Park Summer Day Camp 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 Bixby Park Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Long Beach?
Bixby Park Summer Day Camp is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Long Beach 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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