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Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp

Los Angeles · $50/week · ★ 4.2 (432 reviews)

Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children in Los Angeles.

▌ Editor's read The website for Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp loads successfully and provides information about the camp's offerings. It is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The camp is a day program, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, and no specific state license number is provided on the website, which is typical for municipal programs. The camp's cost is listed as $50 per week, making it a very affordable option. Google reviews for 'Lemon Grove Recreation Center' (which hosts the camp) show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 179 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and staff. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the camp's webpage. Social media handles for the specific camp were not found, though the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has a presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lemon Grove 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: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 4959 Lemon Grove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
  • Phone: (323) 666-4144
  • Cost notes: $25 registration fee. $50/week includes field trip. Financial assistance available with income verification. Before care: 7:30-8:30 AM $10/child/week. After care: 5:00-6:00 PM $10/child/week. Registration opens April 6. Bilingual program (English/Spanish).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp

What ages does Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp accept?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp cost?
Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp's hours?
Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp 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 Summer Day Camp?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp 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 Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp offers extended care (Before care: 7:30-8:30 AM ($10/week); After care: 5:00-6:00 PM ($10/week)). 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 Lemon Grove Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Lemon Grove 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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