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State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp

East Los Angeles · $50/week

State Street Recreation Center offers an affordable summer day camp for children aged 6-12, focusing on sports, games, arts, and crafts within a community pa...

▌ Editor's read The State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp is a day camp operated by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, catering to children aged 6-12. The website indicates a focus on sports, games, arts, and crafts, with a weekly fee of $50, making it a very budget-friendly option. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor does the website provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. As a municipal program, it is likely subject to city-level regulations rather than state licensing for private camps. Google reviews for the State Street Recreation Center generally praise the facility and its programs, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from 100+ reviews, often highlighting the positive impact on children. No specific social media handles for the camp were found, but the main LA Parks and Recreation accounts might offer broader insights.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

State Street Recreation Center 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: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 761 State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  • Cost notes: USD. $50 per week. Fee includes field trip.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp

What ages does State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp accept?
State Street Recreation Center 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 State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp cost?
State Street Recreation Center 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 State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp's hours?
State Street Recreation Center 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 State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp?
State Street Recreation Center 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 State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
State Street Recreation Center 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 State Street Recreation Center Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
State Street Recreation Center 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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