YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp
The Collins & Katz Family YMCA offers diverse day camp programs for youth, focusing on sports, specialty activities, and traditional camp experiences in Los ...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA offers various day camp programs, including Summer Sports & Specialty Camp, Traditional Day Camp, and Teen Camp. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. While the specific Collins & Katz Family YMCA does not have a direct Google review rating for its camp programs, the YMCA of Greater Los Angeles generally receives positive feedback, with the main Google profile showing a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The camp website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation for this specific branch's camp programs, and a search on acacamps.org did not yield a direct result for 'Collins & Katz Family YMCA' or 'YMCA of Greater Los Angeles' as an accredited camp. The organization is a non-profit, and financial assistance is available. Social media handles found on the site include @ymcalosangeles for Instagram and YMCALosAngeles for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty 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 sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–11
- Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Address: Collins & Katz Family YMCA Main Center, 1466 S Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp accept?
- YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp cost?
- YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp publishes $209/week for the standard session. That sits 62% below the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. YMCA member/non-member pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp runs 8:00am-5:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp?
- YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty 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 YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
- YMCA of Greater Los Angeles - Collins & Katz Family YMCA - Summer Sports & Specialty Camp 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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