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Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp

Glassell Park · $130/week · ★ 4.4 (396 reviews)

Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children in Los Angeles, focusing on sports, arts, and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. This indicates it is a municipal-parks owned program. The website provides general information about the recreation center but lacks specific details about the summer day camp program, such as daily schedules, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mention of background checks for staff. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Glassell Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and activities, while others mention occasional issues with organization. The program appears to be a day camp, offering various recreational activities for children.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Glassell 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: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM confirmed
  • Address: 3650 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
  • Phone: (323) 257-1863
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $130/week + $30 registration fee; field trips optional extra cost

↗ What parents like

  • Affordable
  • Long hours (10 hrs)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Glassell 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 Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $130/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM confirmed. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp?
Glassell 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 Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Glassell 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 Glassell Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Glassell 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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