In an effort to help families impacted by the Eaton Fire, the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation Monday launched its Care Camps, providing participants with various activities and trips to local museums.
Participants will be able to enjoy music, arts and crafts, and sports activities, as well as trips to the L.A. County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, among other places. The department will also provide breakfast, snacks and lunch daily.
Teens will also get supper, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Youth Care Camps for children ages 5 to 12 will begin from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while camps for teens ages 13 to 17 will begin from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
County officials will host these Care Camps until the end of the month, Jan. 31.
Families under mandatory evacuation or significantly impacted by the Eaton Fire are encouraged to sign up. More information is available at parks.lacounty.gov/care-camps/.
Care Camps will be located at the following sites:
— Pamela Park, 2236 Goodall Avenue in Duarte;
— Arcadia Park, 405 South Santa Anita Ave. in Arcadia;
— L.A. County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia;
— Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta; and
— Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr. in La Canada-Flintridge.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is also seeking donations to support its Care Camps. Staff are seeking toys, clothing, jackets and shoes for youth ages 5 to 17, plus pajamas and undergarments.
Department officials are asking for residents to send them an email at carecampsdonations@parks.lacounty.gov with a description of donation items along with a phone number.