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18 Best Day Camps in Los Angeles, CA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 day camp programs in Los Angeles, CA for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
18 Best Day Camps in Los Angeles, CA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
Picking a day camp in Los Angeles, CA is a four-question decision: age, type, budget, and how far you're willing to drive. Los Angeles, CA has more options than most parents realize. This list narrows it to 18 programs that consistently come back well in parent reviews and that have enough public information on file to evaluate without picking up the phone.
This is our 2026 working list. We refresh it each spring. If your kid is a returning camper at one of these, you probably already know they belong here. If you're new to Los Angeles, CA camp season, treat this as the short list, not the only list. Verify every detail directly with the camp before you register.
How we picked these
We ranked the Los Angeles, CA day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Los Angeles, CA that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against California state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. CAMP Clinic Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 4.6
Why we chose CAMP Clinic Los Angeles: 1158 public parent reviews averaging 4.6, plus a clear public description of what the program covers in Los Angeles.
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2. CAMP Clinic Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 4.6
Why we chose CAMP Clinic Los Angeles: 1158 public parent reviews averaging 4.6, plus a clear public description of what the program covers in Los Angeles.
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3. Habonim Dror-Camp Gilboa
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Habonim Dror-Camp Gilboa: a steady parent rating of 5.0, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Los Angeles.
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4. Moshava Alevy
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Moshava Alevy: a steady parent rating of 5.0, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Los Angeles.
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5. Moshava Alevy
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Moshava Alevy: a steady parent rating of 5.0, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Los Angeles.
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6. CAMP, A Family Experience Store
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 4.4
Why CAMP, A Family Experience Store made the cut: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, a 4.4 parent rating in Los Angeles.
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7. Camp Galileo Los Feliz
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Camp Galileo Los Feliz made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, a steady parent rating of 5.0 in Los Angeles.
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8. MJ Sports Camp
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
MJ Sports Camp is a day camp in Los Angeles that earned its place on this list through public reviews averaging 5.0 stars and a usable public description of the program.
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9. Sheriff's Youth Foundation La
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Sheriff's Youth Foundation La made the cut: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, a steady parent rating of 5.0 in Los Angeles.
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10. Iverbe Day and Sports Camp
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Iverbe Day and Sports Camp sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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11. Camp Galileo Westchester/Playa Vista
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Camp Galileo Westchester/Playa Vista: a 5.0 parent rating, plus a clear public description of what the program covers in Los Angeles.
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12. Camp Galileo Westwood
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Camp Galileo Westwood sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a 5.0-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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13. Sheriff's Youth Foundation La
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Sheriff's Youth Foundation La made the cut: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, a steady parent rating of 5.0 in Los Angeles.
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14. Iverbe Day and Sports Camp
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Iverbe Day and Sports Camp sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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15. Camp Galileo Westchester/Playa Vista
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Camp Galileo Westchester/Playa Vista: a 5.0 parent rating, plus a clear public description of what the program covers in Los Angeles.
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16. Camp Galileo Westwood
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Camp Galileo Westwood sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a 5.0-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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17. Cub Camps
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 4.4
Cub Camps is a day camp in Los Angeles that earned its place on this list through public reviews averaging 4.4 stars and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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18. Cub Camps
Location: Los Angeles, CA · Parent rating: 4.4
Cub Camps is a day camp in Los Angeles that earned its place on this list through public reviews averaging 4.4 stars and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Los Angeles, CA?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against California's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.