Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd)
Camp Tocaloma offers a traditional day camp experience in Los Angeles for children aged 4-14, focusing on outdoor...
▌ Editor's read Camp Tocaloma is a day camp located in Los Angeles, California, offering programs for children aged 4-14. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. Founded by Bob and Sue, Camp Tocaloma has been operating for over 70 years, indicating extensive experience in summer camp programming. The camp's website states that all staff undergo background checks and emphasizes a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure individual attention. Google reviews for Camp Tocaloma show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's social development.
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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 general program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 16000 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Cost notes: $985 per week
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
- Established in 1945
- Large 66-acre campus
↘ Watch for
- No phone or email listed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd)
- What ages does Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) accept?
- Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) is open to children ages 7–9. 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 - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) cost?
- Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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 - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd)'s hours?
- Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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 - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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 - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd)?
- Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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 - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) provide lunch?
- Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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 - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Tocaloma - Trailblazers (2nd-3rd) 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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