BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures
BAM! Glendale offers STEM-focused day camps for children aged 5-13, emphasizing hands-on learning in science, engineering, and robotics.
▌ Editor's read The Brains & Motion website loads as a real camp site, offering STEM-focused day camps for children aged 5-13. The camp has been operating for 15 years, founded by neuroscientist Dr. Jennifer Jones. While specific Google reviews for 'BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures' were not readily available, the main 'Brains & Motion' Google profile shows a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website states that all staff are background-checked and trained in safety and first aid. Programs include themes like 'Safari Adventures' and 'Robotics & Engineering,' with a focus on hands-on learning. The camp is a for-profit entity, and social media handles are @brains_and_motion on Instagram and 'brains.and.motion' on Facebook.
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Since 201115+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures 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 science/tech program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures
- What ages does BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures accept?
- BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures is open to children ages 5–13. 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 BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures cost?
- BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures publishes $550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures's hours?
- BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures runs 8:30 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures?
- BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures is operated by a private business, with 15 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 BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures provide lunch?
- BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures 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 BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures offer extended care?
- Yes — BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures offers extended care (M-Th 3-6 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.
- How does BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures compare to other science/tech camps in Glendale?
- BAM! Glendale — Safari Adventures is one of 8 science/tech camps in Glendale that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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