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Sierra Canyon Day Camp

Chatsworth · $700/week · ★ 4.6 (35 reviews)

Sierra Canyon Day Camp in Chatsworth offers a traditional day camp experience with a wide variety of activities for...

▌ Editor's read The Sierra Canyon Day Camp website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. The camp has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Howard Wang, and offers a day camp program for children aged 4-14. They emphasize safety, stating that all staff are background-checked, fingerprinted, and CPR/First Aid certified. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Sierra Canyon Day Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities, enthusiastic staff, and positive environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @sierracanyondaycamp and a Facebook page SierraCanyonDayCamp. The website details a wide array of activities from swimming and archery to arts and crafts and field trips.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–13

Sierra Canyon 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 general program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 4–13
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 11052 Independence Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311
  • Phone: (818) 882-8121
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Summer rate is $140/day. A 5-day week would be $700. Early bird rate is $120/day.

Runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 17 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 17 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $700
  • Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $700

↗ What parents like

  • Transportation available
  • Extended day care available

↘ Watch for

  • Minimum 10-day registration

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sierra Canyon Day Camp

What ages does Sierra Canyon Day Camp accept?
Sierra Canyon Day Camp is open to children ages 4–13. 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 Sierra Canyon Day Camp cost?
Sierra Canyon Day Camp publishes $700/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sierra Canyon Day Camp's hours?
Sierra Canyon Day Camp runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Sierra Canyon Day Camp provide lunch?
Sierra Canyon 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 Sierra Canyon Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Sierra Canyon Day Camp offers extended care (Paid: 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:30-6:00 PM; Complimentary: 9:00-9:30 AM and 3:30-4:30 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.
Does Sierra Canyon Day Camp offer transportation?
Sierra Canyon Day Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Sierra Canyon Day Camp compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Sierra Canyon Day Camp is one of 94 general 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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