Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–15 · $140/week
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Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp

Westchester · $140/week · ★ 4.4 (476 reviews)

Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and games for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp offers a day program with activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and games. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Westchester Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.4 stars based on 179 reviews, with some reviewers praising the facilities and variety of programs. The camp's Facebook page is for the general LA City Recreation and Parks department, not specific to Westchester. No state license number for day camps was found on the website. The camp's affiliation with a large municipal department suggests a structured environment, though specific camp details like staff qualifications or safety protocols are not readily available on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

Westchester Recreation Center 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: 5–15
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 7000 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
  • Phone: (310) 670-7473
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $140/week (price from winter camp, may vary); extended care $15

↗ What parents like

  • Affordable
  • Extended care available

↘ Watch for

  • Pricing may change for summer

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 5–15. 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 Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp publishes $140/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp runs 10:00 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 Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp?
Westchester 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 Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Westchester 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 Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp offers extended care (Before: 8:00-10:00 AM, After: 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 Westchester Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Westchester 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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