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Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp

Venice · $215/week · ★ 4.4 (261 reviews)

Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children during the summer, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department ...

▌ Editor's read The Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully, indicating it is an active program run by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and games, as stated on the 'Summer Day Camp' section of their page. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the website. The camp's Facebook page, 'PenmarRecreationCenter,' is active and provides updates. Google reviews for Penmar Recreation Center show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 177 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and staff. Specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff are not explicitly stated on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Penmar 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: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1341 Lake St., Venice, CA 90291
  • Phone: (310) 396-8735
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $215/week + optional field trip costs + $65 one-time registration fee (includes 2 camp shirts)

↗ What parents like

  • Lunch provided
  • Great field trips
  • Extended care available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $215/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:00 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 Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp?
Penmar 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 Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (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 Penmar Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Penmar 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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