Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp
The Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-12, focusing on sports, arts, and educational activities.
▌ Editor's read The Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-12. The camp runs from June 10 to August 9, 2024, with hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and extended care options available. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, educational games, and field trips. The weekly cost is $105. The facility has a Google review rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the well-maintained facilities and diverse program offerings. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The camp is owned and operated by a municipal parks department, indicating public funding and oversight.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Phone: (323) 290-3141
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $105/week Mon-Fri (plus optional field trip fees). $25 one-time non-refundable registration fee (includes camp shirt). Before care 7:30-8:30 AM: $10/week. After care 5:00-6:00 PM: $10/week. Financial assistance available with income verification (see staff). 15% cancellation fee on refunds.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp
- What ages does Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp accept?
- Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp 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 Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp cost?
- Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp publishes $105/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp's hours?
- Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp?
- Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer 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 Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer 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.
- Does Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp offers extended care (Before care 7:30-8:30 AM ($10/wk); After care 5:00-6:00 PM ($10/wk)). 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.
- Does Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Rancho Cienega / Obama SC Summer 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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