Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp
Offsite day camp for 4th-9th graders with trips to theme parks, beaches, and other Southern California attractions.
▌ Editor's read The Sierra Canyon Day Camp website loads successfully and presents a comprehensive overview of its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, signifying a commitment to industry standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is a day camp, offering programs for pre-kindergarten through 10th grade, including a specific Teen & Adventure Camp. It appears to be operated by the Sierra Canyon School. Google reviews for 'Sierra Canyon Day Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities, caring staff, and positive experiences for their children. Social media handles found on the site are @sierracanyondaycamp for Instagram and sierracanyondaycamp for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. general 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
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 11052 Independence Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Phone: (818) 882-8132
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Early bird rate is $899/week. Summer rate is $999/week.
Runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 17 to Aug 21.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 17 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $999
- Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $999
↗ What parents like
- Off-site trips to theme parks
- No minimum day requirement
- Extended day care available
↘ Watch for
- Higher cost than traditional day camp
- No on-site activities
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp
- What ages does Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp accept?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp cost?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp publishes $899/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp's hours?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp runs 9:30 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 Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp accredited?
- Yes — Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp provide lunch?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp 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.
- Does Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp offers extended care (7:00-9:00 AM and 4:30-6:00 PM). 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.
- Does Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp offer transportation?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Sierra Canyon – Teen & Adventure Camp 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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