Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $123/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Veterans Park Summer Day Camp

Veterans Park · $123/week · ★ 4.1 (597 reviews)

A summer day camp at Veterans Park offering various recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Veterans Park Summer Day Camp is part of the broader summer camp offerings by the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine. The website (longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/teen-centers/summer-camps/) loads successfully and details various summer camp locations, including Veterans Park, for children aged 5-12. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Long Beach. Google reviews for 'Veterans Park Long Beach' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the park itself and not specifically the summer camp. Social media handles for the department are @longbeachparks on Instagram and LongBeachParks on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Veterans Park Summer Day 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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 101 E 28th St, Long Beach, CA 90806, USA
  • Phone: (562) 570-1695
  • 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 Veterans Park Summer Day Camp

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