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Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp

Eagle Rock · ★ 4.4 (119 reviews)

Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of activities for children during the summer, focusing on recreation and community engagement within Los...

▌ Editor's read The Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and games, as indicated by the 'Summer Day Camp' section on the recreation center's page. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, making it a publicly funded and managed entity. Google reviews for 'Yosemite Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and staff, though specific camp reviews are limited. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The Facebook handle for the broader LA City Recreation and Parks department is 'LA-City-Recreation-and-Parks-100064619379659', but no specific Instagram handle for the Yosemite Recreation Center or its camp was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Yosemite 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: Day Camp: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. CIT trips on Thursdays. Tinker: Mon-Thu 9am-12pm.
  • Address: 1840 Yosemite Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90041
  • Phone: (323) 257-1644
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not yet published for 2026

↗ What parents like

  • CIT program available

↘ Watch for

  • Cost unknown

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Yosemite 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 Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not yet published for 2026 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp runs Day Camp: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. CIT trips on Thursdays. Tinker: Mon-Thu 9am-12pm.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp?
Yosemite 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 Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Yosemite 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.
Does Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (4:00-6:00 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.
How does Yosemite Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Yosemite 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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