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

Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance

Torrance · $645/week · ★ 4.8 (9 reviews)

Child-led day camp experience with a wide range of activities.

▌ Editor's read The Steve and Kate's Camp website for Torrance loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children. The camp, founded by Steve and Kate, has been operating for 43 years since 1980. While the specific Torrance location does not have a dedicated Google review page, the broader 'Steve & Kate's Camp' entity has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's flexibility and variety of activities. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. They offer a unique 'Pif-Paf' system where families can get a refund for unused days. The program is described as child-led, with activities like coding, fashion, music, and sports.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 4625 Garnet St, Torrance, CA 90503
  • Phone: (424) 436-3425
  • 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 - Torrance

What ages does Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance accept?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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 - Torrance cost?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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 - Torrance's hours?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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 - Torrance?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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 and Kate's Camp - Torrance provide lunch?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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 - Torrance offer extended care?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance 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 - Torrance compare to other traditional day camp camps in Torrance?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Torrance is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Torrance 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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