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

Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach · $645/week · ★ 4.5 (10 reviews)

Child-led day camp with a variety of activities, allowing children to choose their own adventures.

▌ Editor's read The Steve & Kate's Camp website for Manhattan Beach loads successfully and provides detailed information about their program. The camp, founded by Steve and Kate, has been operating for 44 years, starting in 1980. It is a for-profit organization offering a day camp program. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Manhattan Beach location does not have a Google review count, the broader 'Steve & Kate's Camp' brand generally receives positive feedback, often highlighting the flexibility and child-led activity choices. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles are @steveandkatescamp on Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' on Facebook. The camp emphasizes a child-choice model, offering activities like coding, baking, sports, and arts.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach 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
1982 (44 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1200 Pacific Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Phone: (323) 244-2089
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $129/day. Refund for unused days.

Runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 7.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $512
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $640
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $512
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $640
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $640
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $640
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $640
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $640

↗ 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 - Manhattan Beach

What ages does Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach accept?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach 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 - Manhattan Beach cost?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach 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 - Manhattan Beach's hours?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach 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 - Manhattan Beach?
Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach is operated by a private business, with 44 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 - Manhattan Beach provide lunch?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach 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 - Manhattan Beach offer extended care?
Yes — Steve and Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach 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.

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