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AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp · $25/week · ★ 4.7 (39 reviews)

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika offers Friends & Family Day Camp, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities and their fami...

▌ Editor's read The website for AbilityFirst Camp Paivika loads successfully and provides information about their Friends & Family Day Camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. AbilityFirst, the parent organization, has been serving the community for 97 years, and Camp Paivika itself has been operating for 75 years, showcasing a long history of dedicated service. The camp is designed for individuals with disabilities and their families, offering a day camp experience. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed on the Friends & Family Day Camp page, the overall AbilityFirst organization is a nonprofit. Google reviews for 'AbilityFirst Camp Paivika' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the caring staff and inclusive environment. Social media handles found are @abilityfirst on Instagram and 'AbilityFirst' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–21

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–21
  • Address: 600 Playground Dr, Crestline, CA 92325, USA
  • Phone: (909) 338-1102
  • Cost notes: USD. $2000 for most sessions. Friends & Family Day Camp is $25/person. Independent Adults session is $900. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp

What ages does AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp accept?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp is open to children ages 9–21. 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 AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp cost?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp publishes $25/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp accredited?
Yes — AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 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 AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family Day Camp provide lunch?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Friends & Family 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.

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