Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp
Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, offers a variety of activities for children in a commu...
▌ Editor's read The Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. It is a day camp offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and games. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided webpage. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Rustic Canyon Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 106 reviews, with many positive comments about the park and its facilities, though specific camp reviews are limited. The Facebook page for 'Rustic Canyon Recreation Center' is active, but does not provide specific details about the summer camp program or staff qualifications.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Rustic Canyon Summer 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 601 Latimer Rd., Santa Monica, CA 90402
- Phone: (310) 454-5734
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $275/week (Mon-Thu), $350/week (Mon-Fri with trip). Extended care $50/week. Pricing based on DB entry - PDF flyer 404 at fetch time.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp
- What ages does Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp accept?
- Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp cost?
- Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp's hours?
- Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp?
- Rustic Canyon Summer 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 Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- Rustic Canyon Summer 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.
- Does Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp offers extended care (Extended care $50/week). 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 Rustic Canyon Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Rustic Canyon Summer 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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