Camp Calabasas
Camp Calabasas offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-13, focusing on a variety of activities including sports, arts, and special event...
▌ Editor's read Camp Calabasas is a day camp operated by the City of Calabasas Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, catering to children aged 5-13. The website details a comprehensive program including sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and weekly special events and excursions. The camp emphasizes safety, stating that all staff are fingerprinted, background checked, and CPR/First Aid certified. While not ACA accredited, its affiliation with the city provides a different layer of accountability. Google reviews for 'Camp Calabasas' show a 4.8-star rating from 13 reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The camp's Instagram (@campcalabasas) and Facebook (CampCalabasas) pages are active, showcasing camp activities and providing updates.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
Camp Calabasas 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3701 Lost Hills Rd, Calabasas, CA 91301, USA
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Calabasas
- What ages does Camp Calabasas accept?
- Camp Calabasas is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Camp Calabasas cost?
- Camp Calabasas doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Calabasas's hours?
- Camp Calabasas runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Calabasas?
- Camp Calabasas is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Calabasas provide lunch?
- Camp Calabasas 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Calabasas with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Calabasas.
- Little Learners Camp · Calabasas · Ages 4–5
- Camp Gilmore · Calabasas, CA