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Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st)

Los Angeles · $985/week · ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)

A traditional day camp in the Santa Monica mountains with a focus on outdoor activities and building confidence.

▌ Editor's read Camp Tocaloma's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate day camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through 2025, and holds California state license number 191600070. The camp has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from 109 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the caring staff, diverse activities, and positive impact on their children. The camp, founded by Mitch and Shari Slutzky, has been operating for over 70 years, indicating a long history and established program. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Tocaloma is a day camp offering programs for children from kindergarten through 10th grade, with a focus on a wide range of activities including sports, arts, and swimming. Social media handles @camptocaloma on Instagram and 'camptocaloma' on Facebook are active.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. general content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 16000 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Phone: (310) 399-2267
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $985/week for 5 days/week (minimum 2 weeks). $1050 for a 1-week enrollment.

Runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 7.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $790
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $985

↗ What parents like

  • Private 66-acre campus
  • Daily swim lessons
  • Long-standing camp since 1945

↘ Watch for

  • Minimum enrollment of 2 weeks for the lower weekly rate

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st)

What ages does Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) accept?
Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) cost?
Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) publishes $985/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st)'s hours?
Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) accredited?
Yes — Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st)?
Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) is operated by a private business, with 70 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 Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) provide lunch?
Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) 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.
How does Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Camp Tocaloma - Explorers (K-1st) 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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