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VNSO Summer Day Camp

Los Angeles · $85/week · ★ 4.5 (1592 reviews)

VNSO Summer Day Camp offers a variety of recreational activities for children in the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks area, operated by the City of Los Angeles Departme...

▌ Editor's read The VNSO Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is a day program, offering activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and games for children aged 5-12. It is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). As a municipal program, it operates under the City of Los Angeles, which implies a certain level of oversight, though specific state licensing information for this type of program is not readily available on the site. Google reviews for the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center show a rating of 4.3 stars from 145 reviews, with some parents praising the variety of activities and the staff. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Social media handles for the specific camp were not found, though the broader LA Parks and Recreation has a presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

VNSO Summer Day Camp 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 community/rec center 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–14
  • 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 per DB entry; costs vary by camp theme and field trip inclusion. Contact center for 2026 specifics.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about VNSO Summer Day Camp

What ages does VNSO Summer Day Camp accept?
VNSO Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Summer Day Camp cost?
VNSO Summer 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 VNSO Summer Day Camp's hours?
VNSO Summer 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 VNSO Summer Day Camp?
VNSO Summer 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 VNSO Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
VNSO Summer 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.
How does VNSO Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
VNSO Summer 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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