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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps

Multiple Locations · $123/week

Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps offer a variety of recreational activities and themed programs for children and teens across multiple park locations in Lon...

▌ Editor's read The Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps are operated by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure (longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/teen-centers/summer-camps/). The camps are day camps, offering various programs like 'Camp Fun' and 'Teen Camps' at multiple park sites throughout the city, as evidenced by the 'Summer Camps' section of their website. The website lists different camp themes and age groups, such as 'Camp Fun' for ages 5-12 and 'Teen Camps' for ages 12-17. While the site provides information on registration and camp locations, it does not mention accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA) nor could any record be found in the ACA directory. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios published on the provided URL. Social media presence is confirmed with active Instagram (@longbeachparks) and Facebook (LongBeachParks) accounts, which are linked from the main Long Beach Parks website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2760 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Phone: (562) 570-3150
  • Cost notes: USD. $123 for 9am-4pm, $160 for 7am-6pm extended care.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps

What ages does Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps accept?
Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps 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 Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps cost?
Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps publishes $123/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps's hours?
Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps runs 9:00 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 Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps?
Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps 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 Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps provide lunch?
Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps 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 Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Long Beach?
Long Beach Parks Summer Day Camps is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Long Beach 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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