Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp
Recreational summer camp offering various sports and activities at Mar Vista Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp is part of the Mar Vista Recreation Center, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The website (recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/mar-vista) loads successfully and provides information about the center's offerings, including summer camps. While specific details for the 'Olympics' themed week (Aug 3-7) are not extensively detailed on the main recreation center page, the site generally outlines day camp programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific state license number listed for the camp itself, as it operates under the municipal parks department. The Google reviews for Mar Vista Recreation Center average 4.3 stars from 254 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are limited. The program type is day camp. The Facebook handle is MarVistaRecreationCenter, but an Instagram handle was not readily found. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or explicit mention of background checks for staff were found on the provided website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Mar Vista Summer Sports 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 sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Session lengths
- 3-day · 4-day · 5-day (full week)
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Phone: 310-398-5982
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $25 registration fee. $210/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp
- What ages does Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp accept?
- Mar Vista Summer Sports 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 Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp cost?
- Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp publishes $210/week for the standard session. That sits 62% below the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp's hours?
- Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp?
- Mar Vista Summer Sports 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 Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp provide lunch?
- Mar Vista Summer Sports 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 Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp offers extended care (8:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 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.
- How does Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Mar Vista Summer Sports Camp is one of 158 sports 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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