Summer at Crossroads
Summer at Crossroads offers a diverse range of day camp programs for children from kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on academic enrichment, arts, sp...
▌ Editor's read The Summer at Crossroads website loads successfully and details a variety of day camp programs for K-12 students, including academic, arts, sports, and adventure options. The camp is operated by Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences. While the website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios, it does state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences' (the parent institution) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with parents generally praising the school's academic rigor and supportive environment, which may extend to its summer programs. The camp's Instagram handle is @crossroadsschool and its Facebook handle is CrossroadsSchool.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Summer at Crossroads is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. general programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 5–18
- Hours: Not listed, morning and afternoon sessions available
- Address: Norton Campus: 1715 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404; 21st Street Campus: 1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone: (310) 828-1196 / (310) 829-7391
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $938 - $1048/week (based on 2025 two-week session pricing)
↗ What parents like
- ACA accredited
- Extended care available
↘ Watch for
- Expensive ($993/week)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Summer at Crossroads
- What ages does Summer at Crossroads accept?
- Summer at Crossroads is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Summer at Crossroads cost?
- Summer at Crossroads publishes $993/week for the standard session. $938 - $1048/week (based on 2025 two-week session pricing) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer at Crossroads's hours?
- Summer at Crossroads runs Not listed, morning and afternoon sessions available. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer at Crossroads?
- Summer at Crossroads is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer at Crossroads provide lunch?
- Summer at Crossroads does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Summer at Crossroads offer extended care?
- Yes — Summer at Crossroads offers extended care (for grades K-8 after 3 PM). 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.
Planning guides
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