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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–10

Rec Camp

Westwood · $695/week

UCLA Rec Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on sports, arts, and educational activities on the university campus.

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Rec Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their traditional day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp is owned and operated by UCLA Recreation, a university entity, and offers a variety of activities including sports, arts, and educational components. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and child development. Google reviews for UCLA Recreation generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and program quality, though specific reviews for 'Rec Camp' are not easily isolated. The camp operates Monday through Friday, with extended care options available, and utilizes UCLA's extensive campus facilities. Social media handles for UCLA Recreation are @uclarecreation on Instagram and UCLARecreation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Rec 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 111 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
  • Cost notes: Jun 22-26, Jul 6-10, Jul 13-17, Jul 20-24, Jul 27-31, Aug 3-7, Aug 10-14, Aug 17-21 • $445 / $595 / $695. Jun 15-19, Jun 29-3 • $375 / $495 / $595

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rec Camp

What ages does Rec Camp accept?
Rec Camp is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Rec Camp cost?
Rec Camp publishes $695/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rec Camp's hours?
Rec Camp runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rec Camp?
Rec Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Rec Camp provide lunch?
Rec 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 Rec Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Los Angeles?
Rec Camp is one of 28 traditional day camp 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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