Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children aged 5-12 in Santa Mo...
▌ Editor's read The Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp program. It is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. There is no explicit state license number listed on the site, which is common for municipal programs. Google reviews for 'Rustic Canyon Recreation Center' (which includes the camp) show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the variety of activities and friendly staff. Social media handles for the specific camp were not found, though the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has a presence.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Rustic Canyon 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 601 Latimer Rd., Santa Monica, CA 90402
- Phone: (310) 454-5734
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $275/week (Mon-Thu), $350/week (Mon-Fri with trip); extended care $50/week
↗ What parents like
- Extended care available
- CIT program
↘ Watch for
- More expensive than other rec centers
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp
- What ages does Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
- Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
- Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
- Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp 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 Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp?
- Rustic Canyon 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 Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
- Rustic Canyon 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 Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (Before: 8:00-9:00 AM, After: 3:00-6:00 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.
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