Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–12 · $645/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–12

Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista

Mar Vista · $645/week · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Child-led day camp with diverse activities like coding, fashion, and sports.

▌ Editor's read The Steve and Kate's Camp Mar Vista website loads successfully and details a day camp program established in 1980, indicating 44 years of operation. The camp emphasizes a child-led approach with activities ranging from coding and fashion to sports and performing arts. While the specific Mar Vista location doesn't have a direct Google review count, the broader 'Steve and Kate's Camp' entity generally receives positive feedback, often highlighting the flexibility and variety of activities. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including CPR/First Aid certification. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The owner type is for-profit, and social media handles for Instagram (@steveandkatescamp) and Facebook (steveandkatescamp) are easily found on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista 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 traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1982 (44 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 11561 Gateway Blvd, Mar Vista, CA 90064
  • Phone: (424) 415-7080
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $129/day. Refund for unused days.

↗ What parents like

  • Flexible daily registration
  • Lunch and snacks included

↘ Watch for

  • No structured curriculum

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista

What ages does Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista accept?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista 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 and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista cost?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista publishes $645/week for the standard session. $129/day. Refund for unused days. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista's hours?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista 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 and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista is operated by a private business, with 44 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 and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista provide lunch?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista 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 and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista offer extended care?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Mar Vista offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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.

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