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Highland Park CIT Program

Los Angeles · $100/week · ★ 4.4 (242 reviews)

The Highland Park CIT Program offers a Counselor-in-Training experience for teens at the Highland Park Recreation Center, focusing on leadership development ...

▌ Editor's read The website provided is for the Highland Park Recreation Center, which is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The site lists various programs, including a 'CIT Program' for ages 13-17, indicating a day camp structure focused on leadership training. The cost is listed as $100 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, and no specific state license number for the camp itself is provided, as it operates under the municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Highland Park Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and programs. Social media handles specific to the CIT program were not found, though the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has broader social media presence. The program's municipal ownership suggests a focus on community service and youth development.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

Highland Park CIT Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 14–17
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 6150 Piedmont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90042
  • Phone: (213) 847-4876
  • Cost notes: $100/week w/field trip. $25 registration fee. Only 5 spots available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Highland Park CIT Program

What ages does Highland Park CIT Program accept?
Highland Park CIT Program is open to children ages 14–17. 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 Highland Park CIT Program cost?
Highland Park CIT Program publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Highland Park CIT Program's hours?
Highland Park CIT Program runs 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 Highland Park CIT Program?
Highland Park CIT Program 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 Highland Park CIT Program provide lunch?
Highland Park CIT Program 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 Highland Park CIT Program offer extended care?
Yes — Highland Park CIT Program offers extended care (Included in camp hours). 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 Highland Park CIT Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Highland Park CIT Program 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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