Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp
Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer program for children in Los Angeles, focusing on recreational activities and community eng...
▌ Editor's read The Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program, and its ownership type is municipal-parks, as it is operated by the city. 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 website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. The camp's Facebook page, 'JimGilliamRecreationCenter,' is active, indicating a social media presence. Google reviews for Jim Gilliam Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs. The camp's affordability at $50 per week is a significant strength, making it an accessible option for many families in the Los Angeles area.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Jim Gilliam 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
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM confirmed
- Address: 4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Phone: (323) 291-5928
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $50/week; before/after care $10/week each
↗ What parents like
- Very affordable ($50/week)
- Extended care available
- Financial aid available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp
- What ages does Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
- Jim Gilliam 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 Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
- Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
- Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 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 Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp?
- Jim Gilliam 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 Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
- Jim Gilliam 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 Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (Before: 7:30-8:30 AM, After: 5:00-6:00 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.
- Does Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Jim Gilliam Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Jim Gilliam 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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