The Got Game Camp Parent Guide: Los Angeles

Got Game Camp is a Los Angeles summer camp and youth enrichment provider serving kids ages 4-14 since 2004, with camp locations across LA neighborhoods like Hancock Park, Mid-City, Westchester, Encino, and Woodland Hills. This guide answers the questions LA parents ask us most, from registration and drop-off to safety and what goes in the camp bag. If you are comparing Los Angeles summer camps for the first time or returning for another season, everything you need is on this page.

Before You Register

Who is Got Game Camp for?

Got Game Camp serves campers ages 4-14 of every skill level and personality, from first-timers to five-year veterans. Campers are grouped by age into Rookies (ages 4-6), Pros (ages 7-9), and Veterans (ages 10-12), and teens ages 13-14 can join our CIT program. Placement is flexible; a camper can move up or down a group for friends or comfort, and coaches make the teams so no child is ever picked last.

Where are camps located?

We run camp at school sites across Greater Los Angeles, including Hancock Park, Third Street in Mid-City, Wright Middle School in Westchester, Lanai Road in Encino, and Hale and Woodlake in Woodland Hills, with additional sites each season. Exact sites and weeks change by season, so check the current Summer Camp page for this year’s lineup.

How does enrollment work?

Enrollment is flexible by design: register for individual days, single weeks, or the whole summer, with no minimum commitment. Weekly rates offer better pricing than daily rates, early bird registration typically saves $40 to $80 per week, and a 20% sibling discount is applied automatically. Each week runs as its own camp, so new and returning campers start fresh every Monday.

What makes a Got Game week different?

Every week has a theme, daily surprises, and activities that build toward Friday, from sports leagues with playoffs to a talent show prepped all week. Sports become real weekly leagues with team drafts, standings on the Big Board, and a championship. On Fridays, three medals go out for Attitude, Effort, and Community, because we recognize effort, not just winning.

Will My Child Love It Here?

Is Got Game a good camp for shy kids?

Yes. Shy and first-time campers are some of the kids we’re proudest of. Our coaches are trained in our We Speak Kid® philosophy: learn every camper’s name, figure out what makes them tick, and make them feel like they belong from day one. At drop-off, runners walk kids to their activity in small groups, and staff make a point of connecting kids who are standing alone, especially early in the week. Campers can also move between age groups for friends or comfort, and many of our parent reviews come from families of shy kids who didn’t want to leave at pickup.

What if my child doesn’t like sports?

They’ll still have a great time. In every one of the day’s four rotations, each camper chooses between a sport, an imaginative game like our flagship Oasis, or a creative project such as robotics, drama, coding, art, or music. A camper who never wants to pick up a ball can spend the whole day in games and creative projects, and water play is always optional too.

Will my child make friends?

Almost always, and quickly. Coaches build the teams so no child is ever picked last, campers stay with their age group through the day, and sports leagues and team competitions build throughout the week, which naturally creates bonds. Families can also request to be grouped with a friend right in registration.

The Camp Day

What are the camp hours?

The core camp day runs 9:00am to 3:30pm. Extended care runs 8:00am to 5:00pm for $20 per day or $100 per week, and families can add it anytime.

What does a typical day look like?

The day opens with a morning orientation covering the theme, the day’s main events, hydration and sunscreen reminders, and kindness expectations. From there, campers move through four one-hour rotations, and in every rotation each camper chooses between a sport, an imaginative game, or a creative project. Snack comes after the first rotation and lunch after the second, and summer water play is always optional, with zero pressure for kids who prefer to stay dry.

How do drop-off and pickup work?

Families are greeted at a front check-in table where staff give you their full attention, and check-in and check-out are digital through the PlayBook app. Runners then walk kids to their activity in small groups and explain what’s happening on the way. At pickup, staff verify the adult’s ID against the authorized adults on file, and a child is never released to an unlisted adult without email confirmation from the parent.

The First Day and First Week

What should we expect on the first day?

One week before camp, every family gets a welcome email with what to bring, the daily schedule, drop-off and pickup details, and your camper’s group. On the first morning, you’ll check in at the front table, and a runner will walk your child to their group. The day opens with an orientation on the week’s theme, then four rotations where campers choose their activities. Every week runs as its own camp, so first-timers and returning campers start fresh together every Monday.

How can I prepare a nervous first-timer?

Talk through the day ahead of time using the welcome email: who they’ll meet, what they’ll get to choose, and that water play is optional. Submit a friend request if they know another camper, and pack everything the night before so the morning feels calm. Finally, let our check-in staff know your child is nervous, so a coach can give them a little extra attention that first morning.

Safety and Staff

Who are the coaches?

Got Game Camp coaches are not seasonal hires; they are year-round PE teachers, after-school leaders, and enrichment specialists, many working at the same school sites where camp runs. Every coach is trained in our We Speak Kid® philosophy, which means learning every camper’s name, figuring out what makes them tick, and coaching with energy and genuine care. Parents consistently tell us the coaching relationships are the number one reason they come back.

How are staff screened and trained?

All staff are background checked, LiveScanned, TB tested, and CPR and First Aid certified before they ever work with campers. Directors complete dedicated training days on leadership, safety, and compliance, and all staff train on operations, safety, coaching psychology, and hands-on game practice every year. Coach-to-camper ratios stay small, with 6-8 campers per coach for younger groups and 8-10 for older groups.

What safety practices run all day?

Coaches take headcounts before and after every transition, run 360 safety scans several times a day, and spread out during free time. We follow the Rule of 3, which means no one-on-one time between a staff member and a camper and restroom trips in groups, and all staff complete mandated reporter training with clear rules on appropriate touch. Staff apply spray sunscreen only, never hands-on, and never help with swimsuit changes; emotional safety matters just as much, with zero tolerance for put-downs and positive reinforcement over punishment.

How will I hear about anything that happens?

Directors personally handle all parent contact, so you always talk to a decision-maker. Parents always receive a call for any head injury, and you get a heads-up call for any significant distress so you are never surprised at pickup.

Camp Logistics

What should my child bring?

Pack a lunch and snacks, since food is not provided at camp, plus a water bottle, sunscreen, and a change of clothes or swimsuit for water play. Optional pizza days and snack carts are available for a small fee if your camper wants to buy something extra. Medications are checked in at intake.

Are there field trips?

Funky Friday field trips are an optional add-on for $75 per camper, ages 6 and up, and ages 4-5 can attend with an approved one-on-one adult chaperone. Families can add a trip anytime before that week’s Monday cutoff, and campers who skip the trip enjoy Funky Friday activities on campus.

Can my child be grouped with a friend?

Yes, and it’s easy. There is a friend request section right in registration, or you can email us after registering and we update your camper’s profile and relay the request to our on-the-ground staff. Since placement is flexible, campers can also move between age groups for friends or comfort.

Beyond Summer

Does Got Game run camps outside of summer?

Yes. In Los Angeles, we run Spring Break, Winter Break, Thanksgiving, and No-School Day camps at select locations. Spring Break camps are typically 5 days, and Winter Break and Thanksgiving camps run 3 to 5 days, depending on the school calendar, while No-School Day camps cover individual days when school is closed. Registration is fully flexible: one day, several days, or the whole break. Not every summer site runs seasonal camps, so check each program page for locations and dates.

Registration, Changes, and Credits

How do I register?

Registration is online through our registration portal, or call (310) 975-8524 ext. 1. Last-minute sign-ups are welcome, space permitting, and every family gets a welcome email one week before each camp week with everything you need to know.

What if my plans change?

Schedules change, and we plan for it. Week transfers are free until May 1st, and you can add days or weeks anytime, along with extended care. There are no refunds, but families receive full credit toward future programs with 5 days’ notice, and that credit never expires.

Ready for a summer your kids will beg to repeat? Explore the current Los Angeles Summer Camp season, or call (310) 975-8524 ext. 1 and our directors will walk you through it.