Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–14 · $400/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–14

Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School)

Palms / West LA · $400/week · ★ 4.5 (243 reviews)

Palms Park Camp 2950 offers a summer day camp experience for middle schoolers in Los Angeles, focusing on recreational activities and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The website for Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) loads successfully and is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. This indicates it is a municipal-parks owned program. The site provides general information about the Palms Recreation Center, including contact details and a link to register for programs. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. The program is clearly a day camp, as it is offered through a recreation center. While specific Google reviews for 'Palms Park Camp 2950' were not found, the Palms Recreation Center generally has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 120 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs. The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has a Facebook page, 'LosAngelesRecandParks', which serves as a general social media presence for the department rather than the individual camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2950 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Phone: (310) 838-3838
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $400/week. $40 registration fee. Camp 2950 Tuesday excursions included in weekly fee. Entering 6th-8th grade Fall 2026.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School)

What ages does Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) accept?
Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) cost?
Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School)'s hours?
Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School)?
Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) 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 Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) provide lunch?
Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) 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 Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) offer extended care?
Yes — Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) offers extended care (8:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-6:00 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 Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Palms Park Camp 2950 (Middle School) 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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