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South Seas House Summer Camp

South Seas House Recreation Center · $50/week · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

South Seas House Summer Camp, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, offers a variety of recreational activities for childre...

▌ Editor's read The South Seas House Summer Camp is a day camp operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, as evidenced by the official website (recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/south-seas-house). The camp offers a range of activities including arts and crafts, sports, and games, with a focus on providing a fun and safe environment for children. The website details registration procedures, required forms, and a weekly fee of $50. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. Google reviews for 'South Seas House' (the recreation center itself) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs offered by the park. The camp's affiliation with a municipal parks department suggests a structured program and adherence to city guidelines for youth activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

South Seas House 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 2301 W 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018
  • Cost notes: USD. $50/week with income verification, $180/week without. Plus an annual $25 registration fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about South Seas House Summer Camp

What ages does South Seas House Summer Camp accept?
South Seas House 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 South Seas House Summer Camp cost?
South Seas House Summer Camp publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are South Seas House Summer Camp's hours?
South Seas House Summer Camp runs 9:00 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 South Seas House Summer Camp?
South Seas House 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 South Seas House Summer Camp provide lunch?
South Seas House 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.
How does South Seas House Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
South Seas House 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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