Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp
Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children during the summer, operated by the City of Los Angeles Depa...
▌ Editor's read The Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as indicated by its official website. The website provides information on various programs offered at the recreation center, including summer day camps, but specific details like staff ratios or background check policies for camp staff are not explicitly stated. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Google reviews for 'Baldwin Hills Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 155 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs. The program type is clearly day camp. The Facebook handle for the broader LA City Recreation and Parks department is 'LA-City-Recreation-and-Parks-100064797089475', but a specific handle for the Baldwin Hills camp was not found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Baldwin Hills Recreation Center 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 5401 Highlight Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Phone: (323) 934-0746
- Cost notes: LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost
↗ What parents like
- Likely very affordable
↘ Watch for
- 2026 details not yet available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp
- What ages does Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
- Baldwin Hills Recreation Center 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 Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
- Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp?
- Baldwin Hills Recreation Center 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 Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
- Baldwin Hills Recreation Center 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 Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Baldwin Hills Recreation Center Day Camp is one of 92 community/rec center camps in Los Angeles 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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