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Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA · $645/week · ★ 3.1 (16 reviews)

A day camp offering a variety of activities and choices for children, with a focus on child-led exploration.

▌ Editor's read The website for Steve & Kate's Camp in Palo Alto loads successfully and presents a professional interface. The camp is a day camp, operating since 1980, making it 43 years in operation. It is a for-profit organization, founded by Steve and Kate. The camp emphasizes a child-led approach, offering various studios like coding, fashion, music, and sports, allowing children to choose their activities. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Palo Alto location doesn't have a direct Google review count, the broader 'Steve & Kate's Camp' entity has a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the flexibility and variety of activities. 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 — Palo Alto 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
1983 (43 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
  • Address: Castilleja School, 1310 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Phone: 866-974-CAMP
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Day Pass $129/day (all-inclusive 8am–6pm, lunch+snacks included). 15+ day pass discount available. Unused passes auto-refunded.

↗ What parents like

  • Child-led exploration
  • Flexible attendance options

↘ Watch for

  • No structured schedule

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto 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 — Palo Alto cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto publishes $645/week for the standard session. Day Pass $129/day (all-inclusive 8am–6pm, lunch+snacks included). 15+ day pass discount available. Unused passes auto-refunded. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto's hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto runs 8:00am–6:00pm. 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 — Palo Alto?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto 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 — Palo Alto provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto 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 — Palo Alto offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Palo Alto 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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