Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $123/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Whaley Park Summer Day Camp

Whaley Park · $123/week · ★ 4.7 (238 reviews)

A summer day camp at Whaley Park offering various recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Whaley Park Summer Day Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine department. The camp offers a variety of activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips, as detailed on the longbeach.gov website. Registration information, including fees and required documents, is readily available. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number was found. The City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with general comments about park facilities and programs. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @longbeachparks and a Facebook page 'LongBeachParks', which regularly post updates about various city park programs and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Whaley 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: 5620 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA
  • Phone: (562) 570-1770
  • 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 Whaley Park Summer Day Camp

What ages does Whaley Park Summer Day Camp accept?
Whaley 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 Whaley Park Summer Day Camp cost?
Whaley 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 Whaley Park Summer Day Camp's hours?
Whaley 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 Whaley Park Summer Day Camp?
Whaley 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 Whaley Park Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Whaley 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 Whaley Park Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Long Beach?
Whaley 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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