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Highland Park Summer Day Camp

Highland Park · $240/week · ★ 4.4 (242 reviews)

Highland Park Summer Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities and field trips for children in the Los Angeles area, operated by the Department of...

▌ Editor's read The Highland Park Summer Day Camp is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as indicated by its official website. The website, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/highland, loads successfully and provides information about the recreation center. The program is a day camp, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips, as detailed on the LA City Recreation and Parks website. 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 camp is part of a municipal parks system, suggesting a focus on community service and affordability. Google reviews for the Highland Park Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 178 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page, as a city-run program, it is expected to adhere to municipal safety and staffing standards. A Facebook page for 'HighlandParkRecreationCenter' is active, showcasing community events and activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Highland Park Summer 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: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 6150 Piedmont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90042
  • Phone: (213) 847-4876
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $25 registration fee (includes camp shirt). 4-day (no field trip): $165/week (15 spots). 5-day w/field trip: $240/week (42 spots). Lunch and snack provided. Registration starts April 10, 9am online and in-person.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Highland Park Summer Day Camp

What ages does Highland Park Summer Day Camp accept?
Highland Park Summer 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 Highland Park Summer Day Camp cost?
Highland Park Summer Day Camp publishes $240/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Highland Park Summer Day Camp's hours?
Highland Park Summer Day Camp 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 Summer Day Camp?
Highland Park Summer 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 Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Highland Park Summer 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.
Does Highland Park Summer Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Highland Park Summer Day Camp offers extended care (Included in camp hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). 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 Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Highland Park Summer 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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