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Lake Street Community Center Day Camp

Echo Park · $60/week · ★ 4.5 (211 reviews)

Lake Street Community Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer program for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, arts and crafts, and sports in Los ...

▌ Editor's read The Lake Street Community Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program for children aged 6-12, running from June 10th to August 9th, 2024, with hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The cost is notably low at $60 per week. Activities include recreation, arts and crafts, and sports. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. Google reviews for 'Lake Street Community Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and community programs. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific details about staff background checks. No dedicated social media handles for the camp were found, though the parent organization, LA City Parks, has a presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lake Street Community 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (was 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Address: 227 N. Lake St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
  • Phone: (213) 207-2196
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $60/week + $25 registration fee (based on 2025 pricing)

↗ What parents like

  • Very affordable
  • Lunch and snacks provided
  • Long hours

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lake Street Community Center Day Camp

What ages does Lake Street Community Center Day Camp accept?
Lake Street Community 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 Lake Street Community Center Day Camp cost?
Lake Street Community Center Day Camp publishes $60/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lake Street Community Center Day Camp's hours?
Lake Street Community Center Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (was 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Lake Street Community Center Day Camp?
Lake Street Community 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 Lake Street Community Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Lake Street Community Center Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Lake Street Community Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Lake Street Community 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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