Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $285/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Yosemite Summer Day Camp

Eagle Rock · $285/week · ★ 4.4 (119 reviews)

Yosemite Summer Day Camp, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, offers a variety of activities for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The Yosemite Summer Day Camp is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, indicating it is a municipal program. The website, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/yosemite, loads successfully and provides information about the camp, including registration details and activities offered. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. No specific state license number for the camp itself was found, as it operates under the umbrella of the city's parks department. The camp's Facebook page, 'YosemiteRecreationCenter', is linked from the main LA Parks website. Google reviews for 'Yosemite Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents generally praising the variety of activities and the staff. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Yosemite Summer 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: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1840 Yosemite Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90041
  • Phone: (323) 257-1644
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $35 non-refundable registration fee. Weekly 5-day fee w/trip: $285 (most weeks), $385 for Aug 3–7 (Disneyland). Weekly 4-day fee w/o trip: $200. Extended care: $40/week. Register 4/10 at 11AM online only.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Yosemite Summer Day Camp

What ages does Yosemite Summer Day Camp accept?
Yosemite Summer 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 Summer Day Camp cost?
Yosemite Summer Day Camp publishes $285/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Yosemite Summer Day Camp's hours?
Yosemite Summer Day Camp runs 8:00 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 Yosemite Summer Day Camp?
Yosemite Summer 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 Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
Yosemite Summer 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 Summer Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Yosemite Summer Day Camp offers extended care (4:00 PM - 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 Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Yosemite Summer 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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