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Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp

Highland Park · ★ 4.4 (242 reviews)

Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children during the summer, focusing on sports, arts and crafts, and...

▌ Editor's read The Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program, offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, and games. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Los Angeles. Google reviews for 'Highland Park Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.4 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and community programs, though specific reviews for the summer camp are not readily isolated. No specific state license number for the camp was found, as municipal programs often operate under broader city or county regulations. Social media handles specific to the camp were not found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Highland Park 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (extended care included in price)
  • Address: 6150 Piedmont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90042
  • Phone: (213) 847-4876
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not yet published for 2026

↗ What parents like

  • Free lunch and snacks

↘ Watch for

  • Limited info available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not yet published for 2026 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (extended care included in price). 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 Recreation Center Day Camp?
Highland Park 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 Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Highland Park 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 Highland Park Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Highland Park 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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