Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–12 · $470/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas

Encinitas · $470/week

A flexible, child-led day camp in Encinitas where kids choose their own activities.

▌ Editor's read Steve & Kate's Camp in Encinitas is part of a larger franchise that has been operating for 40 years, founded by Steve and Kate. The website loads successfully and details a day camp program focused on child-led exploration, offering activities like coding, film, fashion, music, and sports. The camp emphasizes flexibility, allowing parents to purchase day passes or an unlimited summer pass, with unused passes fully refundable. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Encinitas location does not have a Google review count, the broader Steve & Kate's Camp brand generally receives positive feedback, often highlighting the flexibility and variety of activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. They provide lunch and snacks daily, included in the tuition.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Address: 1500 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
  • Phone: (442) 204-0991
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Day Pass Rate: $115. Summer Pass Rate: $3,350.

↗ What parents like

  • Flexible booking
  • Unused days refunded

↘ Watch for

  • No structured program

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas is open to children ages 4–12. 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 Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas publishes $470/week for the standard session. Day Pass Rate: $115. Summer Pass Rate: $3,350. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas's hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas runs 8:00am - 6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas is operated by a private business, with 40 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 Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp - Encinitas offers extended care alongside the main program 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.

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