Camp Bob Waldorf
Overnight camp offering traditional camp activities, leadership development, and outdoor adventures.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Bob Waldorf, which includes the Witherbee Wilderness program, loads successfully and appears to be a legitimate camp. It is operated by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The camp offers overnight programs for children aged 8-17, with sessions ranging from 6 to 12 days. Activities listed include high ropes, archery, swimming, arts and crafts, and nature exploration. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio published, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. Google reviews for Camp Bob Waldorf show a rating of 4.8 stars from 103 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the variety of activities offered. Social media handles for Instagram (@campbobwaldorf) and Facebook (campbobwaldorf) are present and active.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Bob Waldorf is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 10-day program
- Address: 19850 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Phone: 818-778-7123
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing not listed on website. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Bob Waldorf
- What ages does Camp Bob Waldorf accept?
- Camp Bob Waldorf is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Camp Bob Waldorf cost?
- Camp Bob Waldorf doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing not listed on website. Financial assistance available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Bob Waldorf's hours?
- Camp Bob Waldorf runs 10-day program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Bob Waldorf?
- Camp Bob Waldorf 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 Camp Bob Waldorf provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Bob Waldorf 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 Bob Waldorf offer transportation?
- Camp Bob Waldorf 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 Camp Bob Waldorf compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Chatsworth?
- Camp Bob Waldorf is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Chatsworth 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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