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

Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica

Santa Monica · $645/week · ★ 4.8 (17 reviews)

Child-led day camp for kids aged 4-12, focusing on self-direction.

▌ Editor's read The Steve & Kate's Camp Santa Monica website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 4-12. The camp emphasizes a child-led approach, offering various activities like coding, animation, music, and sports, allowing campers to choose their engagement. The camp has been operating for over 40 years, founded by Steve and Kate. While the website mentions staff undergo background checks, it does not specify a staff-to-camper ratio. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Steve & Kate's Camp Santa Monica' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's flexibility, the variety of activities, and the positive impact on their children's independence. Social media handles @steveandkatescamp on Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' on Facebook are prominently displayed on the site.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 400 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Phone: (310) 708-4730
  • 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 - Santa Monica

What ages does Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica accept?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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 - Santa Monica cost?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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 - Santa Monica's hours?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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 - Santa Monica?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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 - Santa Monica provide lunch?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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 - Santa Monica offer extended care?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica 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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