Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp
Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer program for children in Los Angeles, focusing on recreational activities and community ...
▌ Editor's read The Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as indicated by its official website. The camp offers a summer program for children, with a notably low weekly cost of $60, making it an affordable option for families. The website provides general information about the recreation center but lacks specific details about the camp's daily schedule, staff qualifications, or specific activities offered. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. Google reviews for the Elysian Valley Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and community programs. The Facebook page for LA City Recreation and Parks is active, but there isn't a dedicated social media presence for the Elysian Valley camp itself. The program type is clearly day camp, and the owner type is municipal parks.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Elysian Valley 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
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (was 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Address: 1811 Ripple St., Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Phone: (323) 666-5058
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $60/week + $25 registration fee
↗ What parents like
- Very affordable
- Lunch provided
- Long hours (10 hrs)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp
- What ages does Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
- Elysian Valley 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 Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
- Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $60/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
- Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (was 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp?
- Elysian Valley 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 Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Elysian Valley Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Elysian Valley 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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