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Camp Wise LA

Bel Air · ★ 4.8 (138 reviews)

Camp Wise LA offers a day camp experience for children in grades K-8, focusing on Jewish values, community, and a variety of activities including arts, sport...

▌ Editor's read Camp Wise LA is a day camp for children in grades K-8, operated by Stephen Wise Temple in Los Angeles. The camp's website, campwisela.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs, which include sports, arts, swimming, and weekly field trips. They explicitly state that all staff members undergo background checks and receive extensive training, including CPR and First Aid certification. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Wise LA' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and positive environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campwisela and a Facebook page 'CampWiseLA'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Camp Wise LA sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
  • Address: 15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077
  • Phone: (310) 889-2263
  • Email: [email protected]

↗ What parents like

  • Extended care available

↘ Watch for

  • Cost not listed

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Wise LA

What ages does Camp Wise LA accept?
Camp Wise LA is open to children ages 5–14. 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.
What are Camp Wise LA's hours?
Camp Wise LA runs 9:00 AM - 3:15 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 Wise LA?
Camp Wise LA 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 Wise LA provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Wise LA includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Wise LA offer extended care?
Yes — Camp Wise LA offers extended care (for an additional charge). 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 Wise LA compare to other arts camps in Los Angeles?
Camp Wise LA is one of 49 arts 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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