Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade)
Camp Keshet, operated by Temple Beth Am, offers a day camp experience for children in grades K-8, including a CIT program for 7th-8th graders, focusing on Je...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Keshet loads successfully and provides information about the day camp program for children in grades K-8, including a specific CIT program for 7th-8th graders. The camp is operated by Temple Beth Am, suggesting a religious affiliation and community focus. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Temple Beth Am' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 104 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the welcoming community and educational programs. Social media handles found are @templebethel_la for Instagram and TempleBethelLA for Facebook. The camp's program runs from June 17 to August 9, 2024, with various themed weeks.
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. general programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 1039 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
- Phone: (310) 652-7353
- Cost notes: $265/week (fixed, no early bird change).
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade)
- What ages does Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) accept?
- Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) cost?
- Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) publishes $265/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade)'s hours?
- Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) runs 9:00 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 Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade)?
- Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) provide lunch?
- Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) 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 Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) 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 Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) offer financial aid?
- Yes — Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Keshet - CIT (7th-8th Grade) is one of 94 general 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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