Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp
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 Summer Day Camp's website, campkinneret.com, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. Founded by Howard and Cindy Levine, the camp has been operating for over 50 years, indicating a long history and established program. It is a day camp serving campers from kindergarten through 10th grade. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. On Google, Camp Kinneret has a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the variety of activities, caring staff, and positive environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campkinneret and a Facebook handle 'campkinneret'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–14
Camp Kinneret Summer Day 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: 4–14
- Hours: 9:15 AM–3:45 PM
- Address: 29646 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Phone: (818) 706-8255
- Cost notes: $1100/week ($2200 per two-week session)
Runs 9:15 AM–3:45 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
- Extended care available
- Screen-free environment
↘ Watch for
- Expensive ($1100/week)
- Far from central LA
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp
- What ages does Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp accept?
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 4–14. 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 Summer Day Camp cost?
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp publishes $1,155/week for the standard session. $1100/week ($2200 per two-week session) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp's hours?
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp runs 9:15 AM–3:45 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 Summer Day Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kinneret Summer Day 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 Kinneret Summer Day Camp?
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day 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 Kinneret Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day 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 Kinneret Summer Day Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp offers extended care (8:00 AM–5:00 PM). 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 Summer Day Camp offer transportation?
- Camp Kinneret Summer Day 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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Camps near here
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- Camp Keystone - Big Camp · Agoura Hills · Ages 6–12 · $1,000/week
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- Camp Kinneret - Sparrow (PreK-K) · Agoura Hills · Ages 4–6 · $1,155/week
- Camp Keystone · Agoura Hills · Ages 3–15 · $1,000/week
- Camp Kinneret - CILT (10th-12th) · Agoura Hills · Ages 15–18 · $25/week