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YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA

West Los Angeles · $249/week · ★ 4.2 (301 reviews)

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp at Collins & Katz Family YMCA offers a variety of activities including sports, arts, and swimming for children ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp at the Collins & Katz Family YMCA offers a day camp program with activities such as sports, arts & crafts, swimming, and field trips, as detailed on their website. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a non-profit organization with a long-standing reputation for youth development. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific Collins & Katz Family YMCA location's Google reviews are not readily available, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles generally holds a strong reputation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, indicating it is not ACA accredited. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA 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
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Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: Main 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; included extended care 8-9 AM and 4-5 PM
  • Address: 1466 S Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Phone: (310) 477-1511
  • Cost notes: $249 Community / $209 YMCA Members

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Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA

What ages does YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA accept?
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA 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 Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA cost?
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA publishes $249/week for the standard session. That sits 55% below the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA's hours?
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA runs Main 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; included extended care 8-9 AM and 4-5 PM. 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 Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA?
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA 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 Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA provide lunch?
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA offer extended care?
Yes — YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA offers extended care (8:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM (included)). 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Day Camp - Collins & Katz Family YMCA 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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