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UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy

Westwood · $595/week · ★ 4.7 (139 reviews)

The UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy offers day camp experiences for young athletes to develop skills in various track and field events under university coac...

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy operates as a day camp, leveraging the facilities and coaching staff of UCLA's athletic department. The website, uclabruins.com, is the official athletic site for UCLA, indicating a direct university affiliation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program focuses on developing skills in various track and field events for young athletes. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly detailed on the provided page, the university setting implies a level of institutional oversight. Social media handles for UCLA Track & Field were found on Instagram (@uclatnf) and Facebook (uclatrackandfield), which likely promote the camp indirectly. Google reviews for 'UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy' were not readily available as a distinct entity, but UCLA Athletics generally holds a high reputation.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 6–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Address: Drake Stadium, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Cost notes: $595

↗ What parents like

  • UCLA campus setting

↘ Watch for

  • Only runs 1 week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy

What ages does UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy accept?
UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy is open to children ages 6–13. 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 UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy cost?
UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy publishes $595/week for the standard session. That sits 8% 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 UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy's hours?
UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy runs 9:00 AM – 3:00 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 Youth Track & Field Academy?
UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy 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 Youth Track & Field Academy provide lunch?
UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy 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 Youth Track & Field Academy compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Youth Track & Field Academy 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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