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UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps

Westwood · $695/week · ★ 4.3 (109 reviews)

UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps offer a variety of day camp experiences for children and teens on the UCLA campus, focusing on sports, arts, and ...

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps website loads successfully and details a variety of day camps for ages 5-17, including sports, arts, and academic themes. The camp is owned and operated by UCLA, a university. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, with a nurse on-site daily. Google reviews for 'UCLA Recreation' generally show a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and program variety, though some mention parking challenges. The camp's Instagram handle is @uclarecreation and Facebook handle is UCLARec. The program type is exclusively day camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

UCLA Recreation Youth Programs 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

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: Varies by camp, typically 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Address: UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (310) 206-4000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $695/week

↗ What parents like

  • UCLA campus setting
  • Extended care available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps

What ages does UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps accept?
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs 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 Youth Programs Summer Camps cost?
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps publishes $695/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps's hours?
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps runs Varies by camp, typically 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 Youth Programs Summer Camps?
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs 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 Youth Programs Summer Camps provide lunch?
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs 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 Youth Programs Summer Camps offer extended care?
Yes — UCLA Recreation Youth Programs Summer Camps offers extended care (4:00 PM–6:00 PM). 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 Youth Programs Summer Camps compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs 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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