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Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp

East Hollywood · $50/week

Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer day camp experience for children in Los Angeles, focusing on recreational activities and c...

▌ Editor's read The Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp is a municipal day camp operated by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The website (recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/lemon-grove) loads successfully and provides general information about the recreation center, including its address and contact details. However, specific details about the summer day camp program, such as activities, staff-to-camper ratios, or safety policies, are notably absent. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). There is no specific state license number provided on the website, which is common for municipal programs. The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has a Facebook page (@LosAngelesRecAndParks), but there isn't a dedicated social media presence for the Lemon Grove Recreation Center's camp. Google reviews for 'Lemon Grove Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and community programs, though specific comments about the summer camp are scarce. The camp's affordability at $50 per week is a significant strength, but the lack of detailed program information and explicit mention of staff background checks are areas of concern.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lemon Grove 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: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 4959 Lemon Grove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
  • Phone: (323) 666-4144
  • Cost notes: $50/week includes field trip; before care $10/week

↗ What parents like

  • Very affordable ($50/week)
  • Field trips included

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (Before: 7:30-8:30 AM). 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 Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp offer financial aid?
Yes — Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Lemon Grove 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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