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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 4–12

Steve and Kate's Camp - Long Beach

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

Child-led day camp with activities like coding, baking, and sports.

▌ Editor's read The Steve and Kate's Camp Long Beach website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about its program. The camp is part of a larger organization founded by Steve and Kate in 1980, indicating 44 years of operation. It operates as a day camp with a unique 'buy days, not weeks' model, offering flexibility for families. The program emphasizes child-led activities, including coding, baking, sports, and performing arts. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Steve and Kate's Camp Long Beach' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents frequently praising the flexible scheduling and the variety of activities offered. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for Instagram (@steveandkatescamp) and Facebook (steveandkatescamp) are prominently displayed on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve and 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 5550 E Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Phone: (562) 267-1097
  • 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 - Long Beach

What ages does Steve and Kate's Camp - Long Beach accept?
Steve and 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 and Kate's Camp - Long Beach cost?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Long Beach 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 - Long Beach's hours?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Long Beach 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 - Long Beach?
Steve and 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 and Kate's Camp - Long Beach provide lunch?
Yes — Steve and 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 and Kate's Camp - Long Beach offer extended care?
Yes — Steve and 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 and Kate's Camp - Long Beach compare to other traditional day camp camps in Long Beach?
Steve and 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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