Camp ReadyLA

Camp ReadyLA is a FREE week-long program that provides a look into the life of an emergency manager for young program participants. Camp participants will gain disaster preparedness, team building, and leadership skills to pave the way for their professional development.

Our camp coordinators are working hard to ensure Camp ReadyLA 2025 is full of fun and exciting activities that will provide program participants with hands-on experience in the field and career building activities.

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As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. In consideration of availability, it is recommended that a request be submitted no less than five business days before your scheduled participation. To make a request, please email emd.dafn@lacity.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When and where will Camp ReadyLA take place?

Camp ReadyLA 2025 will take place from mid to late July. Interested applicants should fill out an interest form to be notified when applications will open.

Q: Who is the program intended for?

Camp ReadyLA 2025 is intended for late-high school, early-college students who are interested in City service, first response, and or disaster response.

Q: Is there a cost to attend Camp ReadyLA?

No, this program is FREE to all. There is no cost to attend.

See Our Camp Featured on the Local News!

Camp ReadyLA 2024 Announcement

LA CityView, Channel 35

Camp ReadyLA EMER-GENZ on LA This Week

LA CityView, Channel 35

First Responders Host 2nd Annual Recruitment Camp at the Emergency Operations Center

KCAL News, Channel 9