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Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · $645/week · ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

Steve & Kate's Camp in Long Beach offers a child-led day camp experience with a variety of activities and flexible...

▌ Editor's read The Steve & Kate's Camp Long Beach website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their program. The camp, founded by Steve and Kate, has been operating for 44 years, indicating a long history in the summer camp industry. It operates as a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, catering to children aged 4-12, emphasizing a child-led approach where campers choose from various activities like coding, sewing, sports, and performing arts. Google reviews for 'Steve & Kate's Camp Long Beach' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's flexibility, the variety of activities, and the positive impact on their children's independence. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site are @steveandkatescamp for Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach 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
1982 (44 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: 5550 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Phone: (562) 267-1097
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Day Pass $129/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 — Long Beach

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach 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 — Long Beach cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach publishes $645/week for the standard session. Day Pass $129/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 — Long Beach's hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach 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 — Long Beach?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach is operated by a private business, with 44 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 — Long Beach provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach 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 — Long Beach offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach 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 — Long Beach compare to other traditional day camp camps in Long Beach?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Long Beach is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Long Beach 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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