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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

VNSO Camp Coyote

Sherman Oaks · ★ 4.5 (1592 reviews)

A diverse summer camp at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park with various themed activities including art, gymnastics, dance,

▌ Editor's read The website provided, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/vnso, loads successfully and is the official page for the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, which hosts Camp Coyote. The camp is a day camp program, indicated by its operation within a recreation center and the typical structure of municipal park programs. It is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center average 4.3 stars from 289 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for Camp Coyote are not isolated. Social media handles for Camp Coyote itself are not readily available on the recreation center's page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

VNSO Camp Coyote 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
  • Address: Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, 14201 Huston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Phone: (818) 783-5121
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Contact center for 2026 pricing - varies by theme track.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about VNSO Camp Coyote

What ages does VNSO Camp Coyote accept?
VNSO Camp Coyote 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 VNSO Camp Coyote cost?
VNSO Camp Coyote doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact center for 2026 pricing - varies by theme track. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs VNSO Camp Coyote?
VNSO Camp Coyote 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 VNSO Camp Coyote provide lunch?
VNSO Camp Coyote 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 VNSO Camp Coyote compare to other community/rec center camps in Sherman Oaks?
VNSO Camp Coyote is one of 92 community/rec center camps in Sherman Oaks 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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