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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Westwood Youth Camp

Los Angeles · ★ 4.4 (259 reviews)

Westwood Youth Camp, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, offers a variety of recreational activities for children in a da...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the official page for the Westwood Recreation Center, part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The website details various programs, including a 'Youth Camp' for ages 5-12, indicating a day camp program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Westwood Youth Camp' or 'Westwood Recreation Center.' The camp is operated by a municipal entity, the City of Los Angeles. Information regarding specific staff ratios or background check policies for camp staff is not explicitly stated on the provided webpage. Google reviews for 'Westwood Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not detailed. Social media handles for the specific camp or recreation center were not readily available on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Westwood Youth 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Phone: (310) 473-3610
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $30 one-time registration fee. Weekly price varies by field trip - see flyer. Registration begins March 17, 2026.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Westwood Youth Camp

What ages does Westwood Youth Camp accept?
Westwood Youth Camp 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 Westwood Youth Camp cost?
Westwood Youth Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $30 one-time registration fee. Weekly price varies by field trip - see flyer. Registration begins March 17, 2026. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Westwood Youth Camp's hours?
Westwood Youth Camp runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Westwood Youth Camp?
Westwood Youth 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 Westwood Youth Camp provide lunch?
Westwood Youth 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 Westwood Youth Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Westwood Youth Camp offers extended care (Included in 8am-6pm day). 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 Westwood Youth Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Westwood Youth 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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