Camp Awesome
Camp Awesome offers day camps in Los Angeles with a focus on beach activities, surfing, and outdoor adventures for children aged 5-14.
▌ Editor's read Camp Awesome's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering day camps in Los Angeles for children aged 5-14 with activities like surfing, boogie boarding, and beach games. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for 15 years and was founded by Chris. The website explicitly mentions that all staff are background checked and CPR/First Aid certified, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles include @campawesome on Instagram and 'campawesome' on Facebook, both actively updated with camp photos and information. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity given its structure and offerings.
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Since 201115+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–13
Camp Awesome 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 water sports 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: Water Sports
- Ages: 4–13
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 6677 Pacific Ave, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 and George Freeth Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Phone: (424) 218-6419
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $80-$100/day + $30 one-time membership fee
↗ What parents like
- Extended care available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Awesome
- What ages does Camp Awesome accept?
- Camp Awesome is open to children ages 4–13. 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 Camp Awesome cost?
- Camp Awesome publishes $400/week for the standard session. $80-$100/day + $30 one-time membership fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Awesome's hours?
- Camp Awesome runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Awesome?
- Camp Awesome 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 Camp Awesome provide lunch?
- Camp Awesome 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 Awesome offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Awesome offers extended care (PDR: 8:30 AM ($15/day) and 5:30 PM ($15/day); RB: 9:00 AM ($10/day) and 5:00 PM ($10/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.
- How does Camp Awesome compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Awesome is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles 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.
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