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Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp

Westwood · ★ 4.4 (638 reviews)

Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children during the summer, operated by the City of Los Angeles Departmen...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the official page for the Westwood Recreation Center, part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. This indicates a municipal-parks ownership type. The page mentions 'Summer Day Camp' programs, confirming it is a day camp. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. The website does not list social media handles for the specific recreation center. Google reviews for Westwood Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,043 reviews, with many comments praising the facilities, park, and staff, though some mention parking challenges. The camp's program details are limited on the main page, suggesting further inquiry would be needed for specific activity schedules.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Westwood Recreation Center 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: Varies by track; Youth Camp 8am-6pm
  • Address: 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Cost notes: LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost

↗ What parents like

  • Likely very affordable

↘ Watch for

  • 2026 details not yet available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Westwood Recreation Center 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 Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp runs Varies by track; Youth Camp 8am-6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp?
Westwood Recreation Center 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 Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Westwood Recreation Center 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.
How does Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Westwood Recreation Center 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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