Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 5–13 · $550/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 5–13

BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons

Glendale · $550/week · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

A week-long camp with a castles and dragons theme, featuring castle building and coding royal adventures.

▌ Editor's read The Brains & Motion website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp provider. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The founder, Dr. Jennifer R. Cohen, is a neuroscientist, and the organization has been operating for over 20 years, established in 2004. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. Brains & Motion offers day camps with various STEM themes, including 'Castles and Dragons,' focusing on hands-on activities. Google reviews for 'Brains & Motion' indicate a strong reputation, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @brains_and_motion and a Facebook page 'BrainsAndMotion'.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons 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 science/tech program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
  • Phone: (888) 409-6226
  • Cost notes: The cost for the Castles and Dragons themed week is $550.

↗ What parents like

  • Castle and dragon theme
  • Build castles
  • Code royal adventures

↘ Watch for

  • No specific details on activities
  • Limited to one week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons

What ages does BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons accept?
BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons is open to children ages 5–13. 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 BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons cost?
BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons publishes $550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons's hours?
BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons runs 8:30 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 BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons?
BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons is operated by a private business, with 20 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 BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons provide lunch?
Yes — BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons 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 BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons offer extended care?
Yes — BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons offers extended care (M-Th 3-6 PM). 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 BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons compare to other science/tech camps in Glendale?
BAM! Glendale — Castles and Dragons is one of 8 science/tech camps in Glendale 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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