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REGISTER TODAY FOR FREE AND REDUCED-COST SUMMER CAMPS AT LA COUNTY PARKS

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Full scholarships and subsidized fees available thanks to the support of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. COVID-19 health and safety guidelines implemented for everyone’s safety.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is pleased to safely offer 1,700 summer camp spaces at 50 parks throughout the County, for ages six years and up. Now more than ever, a safe environment that promotes mental well-being and self-care, with dynamic programming, is paramount to the children and youth of our communities. LA County Parks 2020 Summer Camps program provides support for families that are slowly integrating back into the workforce, that need a safe and affordable program for their children, while out of school.

Visit our website to register for summer camps, check availability of scholarships, read full description of camps, and learn about COVID-19 safety health guidelines. 

Registration ends tomorrow, June 30, for Session 1 which begins Monday, July 6.

The LA County Parks 2020 Summer Camps have over 111 options through mini-camp and full-day camp sessions. The curriculum is focused on instilling positive youth development by using fun themes for participants to explore, learn new skills, and make friends in a matter that is safe for everyone.

  • Full-day Camps like ESTEAM (environment, science, engineering, arts and math) and Recreation Adventures.
  • Mini-Camps for cheer, sport-drills (non-contact), fitness, arts and crafts, e-Sports, and leadership and specialty options, with morning (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or afternoon (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) options.
  • Our SPOT teen camps at 11 park sites from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with free activities and workshops for youth.

Camps operate Monday through Friday, in 3 two-week sessions:

  • Session 1: July 6-17
    Register by June 30

  • Session 2: July 20-31
    Register by: July 13

  • Session 3: August 3-14
    Register by: July 27

To ensure the safety of all participants and staff, all camps will adhere to COVID-19 summer camp health guidelines that include physical distancing, cleaning, and the inclusion of personal protective equipment required for both staff and participants. Campers will be assigned to stable groupings during each session. County staff has been trained by the Public Health Department on the protocols required for summer camps.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is subsidizing the LA County Parks 2020 Summer Camps by offering scholarships at a free or discounted rate (from 50% to 100%) at selected sites. The availability of these scholarships is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.

“Thanks to the support of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, we are able to offer free scholarships and affordable day camps for children and youth across the County,” said Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Acting Director, Norma E. Garcia. “We understand that there are limited out-of-school camps this summer due to COVID-19, and therefore, we are joining together to ensure families have safe options for their children.”