Camp Keystone - Big Camp
Camp Keystone is a long-standing day camp in Agoura Hills, California, offering a wide variety of activities for...
▌ Editor's read Camp Keystone's website loads successfully, presenting a professional and informative site for a day camp in Agoura Hills, California. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, and holds California state license number 191600020. Founded by Dr. Ron and Mrs. Sue Gold, the camp has been operating for over 50 years, indicating a long history and established program. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Keystone has an excellent reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from 300+ Google reviews, frequently praising the variety of activities, caring staff, and positive environment. The camp offers programs for campers aged 3 to 15, including swimming, sports, arts, and adventure activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Keystone - Big Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given general program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 2854 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Phone: (818) 889-2224
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1,000/week without transportation, $1,125/week with transportation. Sibling discounts available.
↗ What parents like
- Over 30 years of experience
- Wide range of activities
- Transportation available
↘ Watch for
- Additional cost for lunch
- Transportation is extra
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Keystone - Big Camp
- What ages does Camp Keystone - Big Camp accept?
- Camp Keystone - Big Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Keystone - Big Camp cost?
- Camp Keystone - Big Camp publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Keystone - Big Camp's hours?
- Camp Keystone - Big Camp runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Keystone - Big Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Keystone - Big Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Keystone - Big Camp?
- Camp Keystone - Big Camp is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Keystone - Big Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Keystone - Big Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Camp Keystone - Big Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Keystone - Big Camp offers extended care (Before camp 7:30-9:15 AM ($20/day), After camp 4:15-6:00 PM ($20/day), Both $40/day). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- Does Camp Keystone - Big Camp offer transportation?
- Camp Keystone - Big Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
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