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Steve & Kate's Camp

Mar Vista · $670/week · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Steve & Kate's Camp offers a unique, child-directed day camp experience with a focus on creative arts, sports, and...

▌ Editor's read Steve & Kate's Camp operates as a day camp with a distinctive child-directed philosophy, allowing campers to choose from a wide array of activities including animation, coding, music, sports, and crafting. The camp has been operating for 43 years, founded by Steve and Kate, and emphasizes a flexible attendance model where parents can purchase day passes or memberships. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. On Google, Steve & Kate's Camp (Los Angeles location) has a rating of 4.8 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's flexibility and the variety of activities offered. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @steveandkatescamp on Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp 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
Not verified
Established
1983 (43 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 11561 Gateway Blvd, Mar Vista, CA 90064
  • Phone: (424) 415-7080
  • Cost notes: $134/day. A full week (5 days) would be $670.

↗ What parents like

  • Lunch included
  • Snacks included
  • Extended care included

↘ Watch for

  • No weekly rate

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Steve & Kate's Camp

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp is open to children ages 4–12. 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 Steve & Kate's Camp cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp publishes $670/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Steve & Kate's Camp's hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Steve & Kate's Camp?
Steve & Kate's Camp is operated by a private business, with 43 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 Steve & Kate's Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp 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 Steve & Kate's Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp offers extended care (8AM–6PM). 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 Steve & Kate's Camp compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Steve & Kate's 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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