Camp · Special Needs · Ages 6–17 · $725/week
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▌ Special Needs · Ages 6–17

Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers)

Sherman Oaks · $725/week · ★ 3.7 (3 reviews)

Kids Like Me offers specialized day camp programs for children with autism and other special needs, focusing on social skills, recreation, and personal growth.

▌ Editor's read The Kids Like Me website loads as a real camp site, offering day camp programs for children with autism and other special needs. It is a program of The Help Group, a large non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training, including CPR, First Aid, and behavior management. The camp offers various programs, including Village Glen Camp (Adventurers), focusing on social skills, recreation, and personal growth. Google reviews for 'Kids Like Me' and 'The Help Group' generally show positive feedback, with The Help Group having a 4.1-star rating from over 100 reviews, often praising their specialized services and caring staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @kidslikemela on Instagram and KidsLikeMeLA on Facebook, both actively promoting their programs and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. special needs 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Special Needs
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
  • Address: 13164 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
  • Phone: (818) 778-7171
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $725/week. Vendored with Regional Centers and accepts SDP funds.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers)

What ages does Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) accept?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) cost?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) publishes $725/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers)'s hours?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) runs 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers)?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) provide lunch?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) 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 Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) compare to other special needs camps in Los Angeles?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Adventurers) is one of 5 special needs 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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