Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th)
Akiba Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for K-5th graders at Temple Akiba, focusing on Jewish values, arts, sports, and swimming.
▌ Editor's read Akiba Day Camp is a day camp for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, operated by Temple Akiba in Los Angeles. The camp's website details a program that includes Jewish values, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and weekly field trips. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it emphasizes a nurturing environment. The camp is not listed as accredited by the American Camp Association. Google reviews for Temple Akiba, which hosts the camp, show a rating of 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the welcoming community and engaging programs for children. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @templeakiba and a Facebook page for Temple Akiba.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) 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 water 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: Water Sports
- Ages: 5–11
- 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: $475/week member, $510/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 - Main Camp (K-5th)
- What ages does Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) accept?
- Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) is open to children ages 5–11. 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 - Main Camp (K-5th) cost?
- Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) publishes $510/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th)'s hours?
- Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) 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 - Main Camp (K-5th)?
- Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) 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 - Main Camp (K-5th) provide lunch?
- Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) 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 - Main Camp (K-5th) offer extended care?
- Yes — Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) 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 - Main Camp (K-5th) compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Akiba Day Camp - Main Camp (K-5th) is one of 49 water 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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