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Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide

Nationwide (90+ locations) · $645/week · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

A unique day camp for ages 4-12, where kids choose their own activities and plan their own days.

▌ Editor's read Steve & Kate's Camp, founded by Steve and Kate in 1980, operates over 90 locations nationwide, including San Francisco, and has been running for 43 years. The camp website loads successfully and details a day camp program for children aged 4-12, focusing on child-led activities like coding, baking, fashion, and sports. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp boasts a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for its San Francisco locations, with parents frequently praising the flexibility of the 'Packs of Days' purchasing system and the variety of engaging activities. The camp is a for-profit entity and highlights its unique approach to allowing children to choose their own activities throughout the day. Social media handles @steveandkatescamp on Instagram and facebook.com/steveandkatescamp are active.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide 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: 58 West Portal Ave #800, San Francisco, CA 94127
  • Phone: (562) 267-1097
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Day Pass pricing varies by location: $114–$134/day. Long Beach is $129/day, which is $645/week.

↗ 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 — Nationwide

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide 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 — Nationwide cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide publishes $645/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 — Nationwide's hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide 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 — Nationwide?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide 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 — Nationwide provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide 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 — Nationwide offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide 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.
How does Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Nationwide is one of 207 traditional day camp camps in San Francisco 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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