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UCLA Rec Cubs

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

UCLA Rec Cubs offers a day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and swimming on the...

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Rec Cubs website loads successfully, detailing a day camp for children aged 5-12 with activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and swimming. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership type. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the site mentions that staff are trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED, and undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'UCLA Recreation Summer Camps' show a 4.5-star rating from 114 reviews, with parents generally praising the variety of activities and the positive impact on their children. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site are @uclarecreation for Instagram and UCLARecreation for Facebook. The camp leverages UCLA's facilities, offering a structured program within a university setting.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

UCLA Rec Cubs is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. general content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: General
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 111 Easton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (310) 825-3671
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $695/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Rec Cubs

What ages does UCLA Rec Cubs accept?
UCLA Rec Cubs is open to children ages 5–6. 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 UCLA Rec Cubs cost?
UCLA Rec Cubs publishes $695/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UCLA Rec Cubs's hours?
UCLA Rec Cubs runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UCLA Rec Cubs?
UCLA Rec Cubs 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 UCLA Rec Cubs provide lunch?
UCLA Rec Cubs 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 UCLA Rec Cubs compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Rec Cubs 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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