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VNSO CIT Program

Sherman Oaks · ★ 4.5 (1592 reviews)

The VNSO CIT Program offers leadership training and recreational activities for teens at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center in Los Angeles.

▌ Editor's read The VNSO CIT Program is a day camp program offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, specifically at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. The program focuses on leadership training for teens, with activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. As a municipal program, it is likely subject to city regulations rather than state camp licensing. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of background checks for staff. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the CIT program are not readily available. The program is notable for being free, making it accessible to a wider range of participants.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

VNSO CIT Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Sports
  • Ages: 13–15
  • Address: 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Phone: (818) 783-5121
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Contact center for 2026 pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about VNSO CIT Program

What ages does VNSO CIT Program accept?
VNSO CIT Program is open to children ages 13–15. 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 VNSO CIT Program cost?
VNSO CIT Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact center for 2026 pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs VNSO CIT Program?
VNSO CIT Program 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 CIT Program provide lunch?
VNSO CIT Program 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 CIT Program compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
VNSO CIT Program is one of 158 sports 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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