Griffith Park Boys' Camp is an overnight boys' camp for ages 7-14 in Los Angeles, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. It has a traditional focus, is ACA accredited, and lists rock climbing, high ropes, archery, hiking, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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- Boys ages 7 to 14
- Families in or near the Los Angeles area
- Families seeking an ACA-accredited traditional overnight camp
- Boys-only enrollment
- Enrollment is limited to ages 7-14
- Session dates and lengths are not listed in the provided facts; confirm with the camp
Winter sessions and prices
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Fun1 week · Boys Ages 7-14 · lowest weekly price | Jan 4 – Jan 8 | $850 | $1,190 | Ask |
What it really costs
Activities
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
What families say about Griffith Park Boys' Camp
★ 4.6 · 39 reviewsParents describe Griffith Park Boys' Camp as an inexpensive sleepaway option with caring, competent staff and strong supervision, and some campers enjoy activities such as swimming, hiking, archery, ropes courses and campfires. Complaints include terrible food, activities missing or reduced during COVID-19, and counselors showing a movie on a laptop despite a no-electronics rule. One parent also felt the experience was closer to day camp with overnight stays than a full sleepaway camp.
- Staff and supervision 2 of 4
- Value for money 2 of 4
- Camp activities 2 of 4
- Food complaints 1 of 4
- Missing activities 1 of 4
- Electronics policy 1 of 4
Based on 4 real family reviews of Griffith Park Boys' Camp, 2016–2026.
“At first we had heard great things about this camp. I have no doubt that it is great, however it seems that COVID-19 has hindered many of the activities that are usually available. Also, their upgrades may not be complete at this point, since my son…”
“my 12 year old son just returned from a week at this camp. I wanted to write a review as when I was looking for info, there wasn't that much out there. I found it wonderful. The kids were safe, and had a wonderful time. The adults in charge…”
4 family reviews
“We did a week of sleep away camp that included a trip to universal studios. It was sleep away camp and inexpensive so that was a bonus. The bad was that there was supposed to be no electronics but the counselors would show a movie on his laptop and the food was terrible. I don’t think all the counselors did that so that was just the luck of the draw.”
“At first we had heard great things about this camp. I have no doubt that it is great, however it seems that COVID-19 has hindered many of the activities that are usually available. Also, their upgrades may not be complete at this point, since my son had no mention of zip lining as the brochure mentions and since they had to go to an alternate pool. My son just came back yesterday and it sounded as if he had fun being away, but when we got to the more critical questions about his experience, it sounded like it was more like day summer camp (I really mean babysitting or after school enrichment)with the added bonus of you get to stay away. Again, maybe I am being very critical about this, but I have high expectations when I hear stay away camp. I welcome any questions that I may have missed asking my son.”
“My son and I attended the mother/son weekend sleep away camp. It was really fun. You can tell the counselors love what they do and they are great at it. The boys look up to them. I hear the sleep away camps for just boys are just as great. And they have other weekend events as well. Such a great experience for all with a wonderful staff overseeing it all the way through.”
“my 12 year old son just returned from a week at this camp. I wanted to write a review as when I was looking for info, there wasn't that much out there. I found it wonderful. The kids were safe, and had a wonderful time. The adults in charge seemed quite competent, and they have the system down to a science. My child learned to live, work and cooperate with all kinds of kids, and I was pleased to see how much he "grew" in this one week's time. He said the food was great. My son had just had braces put on and they were so sweet when I asked about some accomodations. I feel it was a very good value for the money, and they were very well supervised on their field trip (during his session they went to Universal Studios). They do outdoor games. swim, hike, archery, ropes course, zipline, camp fires, movies....big fun.”
Parents ask about Griffith Park Boys' Camp
What do families say about the staff at Griffith Park Boys' Camp?
2 of 4 family reviews mention staff and supervision. One parent wrote: “Such a great experience for all with a wonderful staff overseeing it all the way through.”
Are there any concerns about Griffith Park Boys' Camp?
Some families raise concerns. 1 of 4 family reviews mentions food complaints. One parent wrote: “The bad was that there was supposed to be no electronics but the counselors would show a movie on his laptop and the food was terrible.” Other concerns mentioned: missing activities (1 of 4) and electronics policy (1 of 4).
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Questions about Griffith Park Boys' Camp
How much does Griffith Park Boys' Camp cost in 2027?
2027 tuition at Griffith Park Boys' Camp runs from $850 (Extreme Fun, 1 week). The lowest weekly price is $1,190. Extra fees: $20 late registration fee if registering after the deadline.
What ages does Griffith Park Boys' Camp take?
Griffith Park Boys' Camp takes boys from 7 to 14.
When are the 2027 sessions at Griffith Park Boys' Camp?
Extreme Fun: Jan 4 to Jan 8.
Is Griffith Park Boys' Camp ACA accredited?
Yes. Griffith Park Boys' Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.
What is the refund policy?
85% refund 14+ days before; 50% refund 7–13 days before; no refund 6 days or fewer before.
How do campers get to Griffith Park Boys' Camp?
Car, van, chartered school bus, and/or public transportation as part of the program.
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