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Camp ReadyLA

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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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Camp ReadyLA 2025 Flyer. Flyer has information about camp readyLA such as what to expect like hands-on training in emergency preparedness, communication and leadership skills to benefit your personal and professional goals, long-lasting connections with other programs participants and experts in the emergency management field. Flyer also states anyone 18-24 years old can apply.

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.

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Camp ReadyLA participant using a fire extinguisher during a demonstration.
Chief Crowley speaking to Camp ReadyLA participants located at the City of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center
Camp ReadyLA participants perform CPR on dummies
Young woman puts a blanket over a cot in a simulated shelter activity
young camp participants standing in front of a camera to give a mock press conference for an emergency scenario
Five Camp ReadyLA participants posing next to their free standing structure made during an ice breaker activity.
Los Angeles Department firefighters posing with the City of Los Angeles Mayor's crisis response team therapy horses after a Camp ReadyLA media activity.

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. Camp ReadyLA is also intended for young adults who may have been impacted by a disaster and are interested becoming a leader in their community.

Q: Is there a cost to attend Camp ReadyLA?

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

Q: Will Camp ReadyLA 2025 be a week long?

No, Camp ReadyLA will be 4 days. Camp dates are July 22-25, 2025.