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Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8)

Los Angeles · $270/week · ★ 4.5 (601 reviews)

Cheviot Hills Day Camp offers a variety of activities for children aged 7-8, including sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events, operated by the Ci...

▌ Editor's read The Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, indicating it is a municipal program. The website, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/cheviot-hills, loads successfully and provides information about the recreation center and its offerings, including summer camps. The camp is a day program, with a weekly cost of $270. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Cheviot Hills Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.4 stars from 208 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp's Facebook page is 'CheviotHillsRecreationCenter'.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–8

Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) 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: 7–8
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Thu)
  • Address: 2551 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Phone: (310) 837-5186
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2025 rate $270/wk. $40 enrollment fee. Extras: Early Risers +$30/wk; Extended Care +$20/wk; Friday field trips $120-$185. 2026 pricing per Canva brochure.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8)

What ages does Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) accept?
Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) is open to children ages 7–8. 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 Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) cost?
Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8)'s hours?
Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Thu). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8)?
Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) 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 Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) provide lunch?
Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) 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.
Does Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) offer extended care?
Yes — Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) offers extended care (Early Risers 8:00-9:45 AM ($30/wk); Extended Care 4:15-6:00 PM ($20/wk)). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Cheviot Hills Day Camp - Dino-Mites (Ages 7-8) 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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