Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade)
Akiba Day Camp, operated by Temple Akiba, offers a day camp experience for children from kindergarten through 8th grade, focusing on Jewish values, community...
▌ Editor's read Akiba Day Camp is a day camp program run by Temple Akiba in Los Angeles, California, catering to campers from kindergarten through 8th grade. The Avodah program is specifically for 8th graders, focusing on leadership development and community service. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to camper safety. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @akibadaycamp and a Facebook page 'AkibaDayCamp', which showcase camp activities and community engagement. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, it is clearly affiliated with Temple Akiba, indicating a religious organizational structure. Google reviews for 'Akiba Day Camp' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the caring staff and engaging activities.
Who thrives here Ages 13–14
Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) 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 sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 13–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address: 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
- Phone: (310) 398-5783
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $505/week member, $540/week non-member. Early bird $25/week off by March 31. Sibling discount $15/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade)
- What ages does Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) accept?
- Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) is open to children ages 13–14. 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 Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) cost?
- Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) publishes $540/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade)'s hours?
- Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) runs 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade)?
- Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) provide lunch?
- Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) 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.
- Does Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) offer extended care?
- Yes — Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) offers extended care (4:30 PM-5:30 PM (Mon-Thu)). 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 Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Akiba Day Camp - Avodah (8th Grade) is one of 158 sports camps in Los Angeles 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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