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Rec Grizzlies

Westwood · $695/week · ★ 4.6 (180 reviews)

Rec Grizzlies offers a variety of sports and recreational activities for children aged 5-12 on the UCLA campus, focusing on skill development and fun.

▌ Editor's read The Rec Grizzlies camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camp programs for children aged 5-12. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The program offers a wide range of activities including swimming, rock climbing, and various sports, with a focus on skill development and teamwork. Google reviews for UCLA Recreation generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @uclarecreation and a Facebook page UCLARecreation, both actively promoting university recreation activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Rec Grizzlies is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (drop-off 8:30-9:00, programming 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, pick-up 3:30-4:00)
  • Address: 111 Easton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (310) 825-3701
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $445 / $595 / $695 per week

↗ What parents like

  • Extended care available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rec Grizzlies

What ages does Rec Grizzlies accept?
Rec Grizzlies is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Rec Grizzlies cost?
Rec Grizzlies publishes $695/week for the standard session. That sits 26% above the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rec Grizzlies's hours?
Rec Grizzlies runs 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (drop-off 8:30-9:00, programming 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, pick-up 3:30-4:00). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rec Grizzlies?
Rec Grizzlies is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Rec Grizzlies provide lunch?
Rec Grizzlies 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 Rec Grizzlies offer extended care?
Yes — Rec Grizzlies offers extended care (AM Extended Care is available from 7:15 AM–7:30 AM. PM Extended Care is available. Cost not listed.). 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 Rec Grizzlies compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
Rec Grizzlies is one of 158 sports 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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