Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena
Child-led day camp with diverse activities like coding, baking, and sports for ages 4-12.
▌ Editor's read The Steve and Kate's Camp Pasadena website loads successfully and describes a day camp program for children aged 4-12, emphasizing child-led exploration and a wide variety of activities including coding, baking, sports, and fashion. The camp has been operating for 40 years, founded by Steve and Kate. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Pasadena location does not have a Google review count, the broader 'Steve and Kate's Camp' entity has a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the flexibility of drop-off/pick-up and the diverse activity options. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the site are @steveandkatescamp for Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 4–12
Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena 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
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 74 South San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Phone: (323) 244-2531
- 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 - Pasadena
- What ages does Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena accept?
- Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena 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 - Pasadena cost?
- Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena 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 - Pasadena's hours?
- Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena 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 - Pasadena?
- Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena is operated by a private business, with 40 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 - Pasadena provide lunch?
- Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena 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 - Pasadena offer extended care?
- Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Pasadena 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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