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Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool)

Eagle Rock · $71/week · ★ 4.4 (119 reviews)

Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp is a preschool day camp offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, providing activities for young chi...

▌ Editor's read The Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) is a day camp offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, specifically at the Yosemite Recreation Center. The website, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/yosemite, loads successfully and provides basic information about the center's offerings, including summer camps. The camp is designed for preschool-aged children, as indicated by its name. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. The website does not provide details on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies. Google reviews for the Yosemite Recreation Center average 4.3 stars from 102 reviews, with general positive comments about the park and its facilities, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The cost is listed as $71 per week, making it a very affordable option.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 1840 Yosemite Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90041
  • Phone: (323) 257-1644
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $285 per 4-week session (~$71/week). $35 registration fee. Session 1: June 15 - July 9. Session 2: July 13 - August 6. Must be potty trained. Mon-Thu only. Register 4/10 at 11AM online.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool)

What ages does Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) accept?
Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) cost?
Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) publishes $71/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool)'s hours?
Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 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 Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool)?
Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) 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 Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) provide lunch?
Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) 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 Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Yosemite Tinker Summer Camp (Preschool) 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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