Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $235/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp

Eagle Rock · $235/week · ★ 4.4 (8 reviews)

Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children in Los Angeles, focusing on sports, arts, and educational...

▌ Editor's read The Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as indicated by the official website recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/carlin-g-smith. The website loads successfully and provides information about the center's offerings, including summer day camp. The camp is a day program, and its ownership type is municipal-parks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for the Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 100+ reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs for children. The camp's Facebook presence is through the general Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks page, 'LosAngelesParks'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Carlin G. Smith 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM confirmed
  • Address: 511 W. Ave. 46, Los Angeles, CA 90065
  • Phone: (323) 225-4960
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: ~$235/week based on 2025 pricing, subject to change

↗ What parents like

  • Long hours
  • Field trips included

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Carlin G. Smith 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 Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $235/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM confirmed. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp?
Carlin G. Smith 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 Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Carlin G. Smith 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 Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Carlin G. Smith 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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