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Palms Recreation Center Day Camp

Palms · ★ 4.5 (243 reviews)

Palms Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children during the summer, focusing on sports, arts and crafts, and games.

▌ Editor's read The Palms Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. It offers a day camp program with activities like sports, arts and crafts, and games. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided page. The camp has a Facebook page under the handle 'PalmsRecreationCenter'. Google reviews for 'Palms Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 145 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and staff, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. As a municipal program, it is likely to adhere to city-mandated safety and operational standards.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Palms 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: 4–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM main camp; PPCC 9am-12pm
  • Address: 2950 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Phone: (310) 838-3838
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost

↗ What parents like

  • Likely very affordable

↘ Watch for

  • 2026 details not yet available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Palms Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Palms Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Palms Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 4–12. 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 Palms Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Palms Recreation Center Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. LA City Parks & Rec - typically low cost Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Palms Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Palms Recreation Center Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM main camp; PPCC 9am-12pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Palms Recreation Center Day Camp?
Palms 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 Palms Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Palms 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.
How does Palms Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Palms 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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