UCLA Recreation Summer Camps
UCLA Recreation offers a variety of summer camps focusing on sports, arts, and general recreation.
▌ Editor's read The UCLA Rec Camp website loads successfully, detailing a comprehensive summer day camp program for various age groups, from kindergarten to 12th grade. Programs include sports, arts, and specialty camps like gymnastics, surfing, and rock climbing. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership type. While the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not published. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'UCLA Rec Camp' show a strong average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the diverse activities, enthusiastic staff, and well-maintained facilities. Social media handles found on the site are @uclarecreation for Instagram and UCLARec for Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
UCLA Recreation Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right general fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 2131 John Wooden Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: 310-825-3701
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tier 5 (General Public): $695/week (full), $595 (short). Tier 1: $445/$375. Tier 3: $595/$495.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about UCLA Recreation Summer Camps
- What ages does UCLA Recreation Summer Camps accept?
- UCLA Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–17. 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 UCLA Recreation Summer Camps cost?
- UCLA Recreation Summer Camps publishes $450/week for the standard session. Tier 5 (General Public): $695/week (full), $595 (short). Tier 1: $445/$375. Tier 3: $595/$495. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are UCLA Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
- UCLA Recreation Summer Camps 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 UCLA Recreation Summer Camps?
- UCLA Recreation Summer Camps 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 UCLA Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
- UCLA Recreation Summer Camps 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 UCLA Recreation Summer Camps offer extended care?
- Yes — UCLA Recreation Summer Camps offers extended care (AM: 7:15-8:30 AM). 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 UCLA Recreation Summer Camps compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- UCLA Recreation Summer Camps is one of 94 general 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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