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

BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey

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

A week-long camp with an underwater theme, featuring submarine robots, coral reef builds, and ocean-themed activities.

▌ Editor's read The Brains & Motion (BAM!) website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering day camps for children aged 5-13 with a focus on STEM activities. The organization has been operating since 1999, founded by Dr. Jennifer Jones, and is a for-profit entity. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes small group sizes. Google reviews for 'Brains & Motion' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, nor is a state license number provided on the website. Social media handles found are @brains_and_motion for Instagram and BrainsAndMotion for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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
27 (1999 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 Underwater Odyssey themed week is $550.

↗ What parents like

  • Underwater-themed activities
  • Submarine robotics
  • Ocean-themed games

↘ 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 — Underwater Odyssey

What ages does BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey accept?
BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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 — Underwater Odyssey cost?
BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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 — Underwater Odyssey's hours?
BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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 — Underwater Odyssey?
BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey is operated by a private business, with 1999 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 — Underwater Odyssey provide lunch?
Yes — BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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 — Underwater Odyssey offer extended care?
Yes — BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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 — Underwater Odyssey compare to other science/tech camps in Glendale?
BAM! Glendale — Underwater Odyssey 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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