Camp Hillel
Camp Hillel is a Jewish day camp in Los Angeles offering a variety of activities and a nurturing environment for children from preschool through 8th grade.
▌ Editor's read Camp Hillel's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate day camp. The camp was founded by Rabbi Mendel Lipskier and has been operating for 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It caters to children from preschool through 8th grade, offering activities like sports, arts & crafts, swimming, and Jewish learning. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background checks on the website. Google reviews for 'Camp Hillel Los Angeles' show a 4.9-star rating from 29 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff and engaging activities. Social media handles include @hillelcamp on Instagram and 'hillelcamp' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 2–13
Camp Hillel 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 general program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 2–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (Mon-Thu), 9:00 AM–2:15 PM (Fri)
- Address: 9120 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
- Phone: (310) 276-6135
- Cost notes: $325 - $500/week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Hillel
- What ages does Camp Hillel accept?
- Camp Hillel is open to children ages 2–13. 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 Camp Hillel cost?
- Camp Hillel publishes $412/week for the standard session. $325 - $500/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Hillel's hours?
- Camp Hillel runs 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (Mon-Thu), 9:00 AM–2:15 PM (Fri). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Hillel?
- Camp Hillel is operated by a faith-based organization, with 20 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 Camp Hillel provide lunch?
- Camp Hillel 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.
- How does Camp Hillel compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Hillel is one of 94 general 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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