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North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp

North Hollywood · $90/week · ★ 4.3 (1152 reviews)

North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer program for children aged 6-12, focusing on sports, arts, and educational activities w...

▌ Editor's read The North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp is a day camp program operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as indicated by its official website. The camp caters to children aged 6-12, offering a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and educational games. The website lists a weekly cost of $90, making it a very affordable option for summer childcare. 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 camp's Facebook page, 'NorthHollywoodRecreationCenter', shows community engagement and provides updates on center activities. Google reviews for the North Hollywood Recreation Center average 4.4 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the affordable programs and dedicated staff, though some mention facility maintenance issues. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

North Hollywood 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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
  • Phone: (818) 763-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $90/week + field trip costs + $25 registration fee

↗ What parents like

  • Affordable
  • Swimming included

↘ Watch for

  • No scholarships

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $90/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
North Hollywood Recreation Center Day 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 North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp?
North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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 North Hollywood Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
North Hollywood 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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