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Long BeachSummer Camp

Los Altos United Church of Christ · $129/week · ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

Steve & Kate's Camp in Long Beach offers a unique, child-led day camp experience with a variety of activities and...

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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Long BeachSummer Camp 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: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Address: 5550 E Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Phone: (562) 267-1097
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $129/day for a Day Pass. Summer Pass available for $3,420.

↗ What parents like

  • Flexible attendance
  • Lunch and snacks included
  • Child-led activities

↘ Watch for

  • No dedicated weekly themes
  • Higher daily cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Long BeachSummer Camp

What ages does Long BeachSummer Camp accept?
Long BeachSummer Camp 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 Long BeachSummer Camp cost?
Long BeachSummer Camp publishes $129/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Long BeachSummer Camp's hours?
Long BeachSummer Camp runs 8:00am - 6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Long BeachSummer Camp?
Long BeachSummer Camp 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 Long BeachSummer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Long BeachSummer Camp 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 Long BeachSummer Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Long BeachSummer Camp 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 Long BeachSummer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Long Beach?
Long BeachSummer Camp 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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