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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–15

Lemon Grove CIT Program

Los Angeles · ★ 4.2 (432 reviews)

The Lemon Grove CIT Program in Los Angeles offers a free Counselor-in-Training experience for teens, focusing on leadership development and community service...

▌ Editor's read The Lemon Grove CIT Program is offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, specifically at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center. The website (recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/lemon-grove) loads and provides basic information about the center and its programs, including the CIT program. This program is designed for teens aged 13-17 and is free of charge, indicating a strong commitment to community access. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is listed on the site. The program is a day camp format, focusing on developing leadership skills and providing community service opportunities. Google reviews for Lemon Grove Recreation Center are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, often praising the facilities and staff. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check information is published on the website for this particular program.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Lemon Grove 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: 13–15
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 4959 Lemon Grove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
  • Phone: (323) 666-4144
  • Cost notes: CIT positions available. Contact center for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lemon Grove CIT Program

What ages does Lemon Grove CIT Program accept?
Lemon Grove CIT Program is open to children ages 13–15. 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 Lemon Grove CIT Program cost?
Lemon Grove CIT Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CIT positions available. Contact center for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Lemon Grove CIT Program's hours?
Lemon Grove CIT Program runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Lemon Grove CIT Program?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove CIT Program provide lunch?
Lemon Grove 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.
How does Lemon Grove CIT Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Lemon Grove 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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