Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair
A day camp offering a variety of activities and choices for children, with a focus on child-led exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Steve & Kate's Camp Montclair website loads successfully and presents a professional, engaging interface. The camp, part of a larger organization founded by Steve and Kate 43 years ago, operates as a for-profit entity. It offers a day camp program with a unique 'Packs of Days' system, providing families with significant flexibility and a full refund for unused days. The camp emphasizes a child-led approach, allowing campers to choose from activities like coding, fashion, sports, and performing arts. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Montclair location were not readily available, the overall Steve & Kate's Camp brand generally receives positive feedback for its flexibility and child-centric philosophy. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 198343+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–12
Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–12
- Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
- Address: Montclair Kimberley Academy, 201 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
- Phone: 866-974-CAMP
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Day Pass $134/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 — Montclair
- What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair accept?
- Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair 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 — Montclair cost?
- Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair publishes $670/week for the standard session. Day Pass $134/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 — Montclair's hours?
- Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair 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 — Montclair?
- Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair 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 — Montclair provide lunch?
- Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair 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 — Montclair offer extended care?
- Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Montclair 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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