Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–11 · $300/week
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Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups)

Palms / Westside · $300/week · ★ 4.5 (243 reviews)

Palms Park Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children in the Los Angeles area, including sports, arts and crafts, and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The Palms Park Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the official City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks site. The camp is a day camp, offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, and field trips for children grouped by age (Red, Royal, Green, Blue). It is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Palms Park Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs. No specific state license number for the camp was found on the website, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles for the specific camp were not found, though the broader LA Parks department has a presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) 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: 5–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2950 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Phone: (310) 838-3838
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $300/week. $40 registration fee. Optional field trip costs additional (payments due Mondays by 3pm). Optional extended care: $60/week early bird (through 6/12), $75/week after. Registration starts March 10 at 9AM online only.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups)

What ages does Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) accept?
Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) cost?
Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) publishes $300/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups)'s hours?
Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) 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 Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups)?
Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) 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 Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) provide lunch?
Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) 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 Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) offer extended care?
Yes — Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) 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 Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Palms Park Day Camp (Red/Royal/Green/Blue Groups) 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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