Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer day camp experience for children in Los Angeles, focusing on recreational activi...
▌ Editor's read The Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, indicating it is a municipal-parks owned program. The camp is a day camp, offering activities for children at a very affordable rate of $85 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center generally reflect a positive sentiment for the facility, with a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, though specific reviews for the summer camp program are not readily available. The camp's Facebook page is active under the handle 'VanNuysShermanOaksRecreationCenter', but an Instagram handle was not found. The program emphasizes recreational activities within a community setting.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 3–15
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center 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: 3–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- Phone: (818) 783-5121
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $85/week; costs vary by camp theme and field trip inclusion
↗ What parents like
- Very affordable
- Wide age range (3-15)
- Great field trips
- CIT program
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp
- What ages does Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 3–15. 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 Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $85/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp?
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center 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 Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center 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 Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (Drop-off 7:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-6:00 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 Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center 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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