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Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic

West Hollywood / Fairfax · ★ 4.3 (877 reviews)

The Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic offers free basketball instruction for youth aged 7-17 at the Poinsettia Recreation Center in Los Angeles.

▌ Editor's read The Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic is a free day camp program focused on basketball, offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks at the Poinsettia Recreation Center. The website, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/poinsettia, loads successfully and provides details about the center and its programs, including the basketball clinic. The clinic is for youth aged 7-17, running from June 17 to August 9, 2024, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration is required in person. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for the camp itself was found, though the recreation center operates under city regulations. Google reviews for the Poinsettia Recreation Center show a rating of 4.4 stars from 289 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies were found on the provided webpage, nor were dedicated social media handles for the clinic itself.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic 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 sports 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: Sports
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 7341 Willoughby Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
  • Phone: (323) 876-5014
  • Cost notes: Contact center for 2026 specifics.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic

What ages does Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic accept?
Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic 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 Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic cost?
Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact center for 2026 specifics. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic?
Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic 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 Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic provide lunch?
Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic 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 Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
Poinsettia GPLA Summer Basketball Clinic is one of 158 sports 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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