Denker Recreation Center Day Camp
Denker Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children in the Los Angeles area, operated by the City of Los Angeles Depar...
▌ Editor's read The Denker Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the official City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks site. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The website indicates that the camp offers a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and games, catering to a day camp format. Specific staff ratios or details about background checks are not explicitly mentioned on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Denker Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and activities offered. The Facebook page for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is active, but there isn't a specific Instagram handle for Denker Recreation Center itself.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Denker 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: 5–12
- Address: 1550 W. 35th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90018
- Phone: (323) 733-8367
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost
↗ What parents like
- Likely very affordable
- Many sports options
↘ Watch for
- 2026 summer camp details not confirmed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Denker Recreation Center Day Camp
- What ages does Denker Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
- Denker 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 Denker Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
- Denker 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.
- Who runs Denker Recreation Center Day Camp?
- Denker 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 Denker Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
- Denker 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 Denker Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Denker 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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