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

Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers)

Los Angeles · $725/week · ★ 3.2 (23 reviews)

Kids Like Me offers specialized day camps in Los Angeles for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs, focusing on social-emo...

▌ Editor's read The Kids Like Me camp website loads successfully and is part of The Help Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs. The camp offers day programs specifically designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs, with various themed camps including the 'Engineers' camp. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the focus on special needs suggests individualized attention. The Help Group has a strong online presence, with a Facebook page (thehelpgroup) and Instagram (@thehelpgroup). Google reviews for The Help Group generally reflect positive experiences, with a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising their specialized programs and caring staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the site. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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 (Engineers)

What ages does Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) accept?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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 (Engineers) cost?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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 (Engineers)'s hours?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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 (Engineers)?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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 (Engineers) provide lunch?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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 (Engineers) compare to other special needs camps in Los Angeles?
Kids Like Me - Village Glen Camp (Engineers) 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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