Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th)
Camp Kinneret is a long-standing day camp in Agoura Hills offering a wide range of activities for children from kindergarten through 10th grade.
▌ Editor's read Camp Kinneret's website loads as a real camp site, offering day camp programs for children from kindergarten to 10th grade. The camp has been operating since 1954, making it 69 years old, and was founded by Morton and Harriet Kletter. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. They list a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 for their youngest campers (K-1st grade), and 1:6 for 2nd-3rd grade, and 1:8 for 4th-5th grade. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campkinneret and a Facebook handle 'campkinneret'.
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) 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 multi-activity program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1957 (69 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Multi-Activity
- Ages: 8–10
- Hours: 9:20 AM - 3:20 PM
- Address: 1955 Kinneret Place, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Phone: (818) 706-8255
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2,310 per two-week session. 10% multi-session discount, 5-10% sibling discount. Early bird rate available for applications with deposit by Apr 1.
Runs 9:20 AM - 3:20 PM, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 3 Jul 13 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 4 Jul 27 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Tech-free environment promotes real social skills
- Six rotating activity periods keep days varied
- Rock climbing and high ropes for older Owls
↘ Watch for
- Agoura Hills location is a long drive from Westside
- Two-week minimum enrollment
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th)
- What ages does Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) accept?
- Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) is open to children ages 8–10. 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 Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) cost?
- Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) publishes $1,155/week for the standard session. $2,310 per two-week session. 10% multi-session discount, 5-10% sibling discount. Early bird rate available for applications with deposit by Apr 1. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th)'s hours?
- Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) runs 9:20 AM - 3:20 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 69 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 Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th)?
- Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) is operated by a private business, with 69 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 Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) provide lunch?
- Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) 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 Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) offers extended care (Extended care available). 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 Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) offer transportation?
- Camp Kinneret - Owl (3rd-4th) 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
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- Camp Keystone - Big Camp · Agoura Hills · Ages 6–12 · $1,000/week
- Camp Keystone · Agoura Hills · Ages 3–15 · $1,000/week
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp · Agoura Hills · Ages 4–14 · $1,155/week
- Camp Kinneret - CILT (10th-12th) · Agoura Hills · Ages 15–18 · $25/week
- Camp Kinneret - Sparrow (PreK-K) · Agoura Hills · Ages 4–6 · $1,155/week