Camp Wildfolk
Camp Wildfolk offers a creative and nature-inspired day camp experience in Los Angeles for children aged 3-12, focusing on imagination, community, and outdoo...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wildfolk's website loads successfully and presents as a professional day camp operating in Los Angeles. The camp, founded by Jessie K. Brown, states it has been operating for 10 years, indicating established experience. They maintain a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for ages 3-6 and 1:8 for ages 7-12, and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, CPR/First Aid certification, and extensive training. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the creative activities, nurturing environment, and dedicated staff. The program is exclusively a day camp, offering various themed sessions throughout the summer for children aged 3-12.
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Since 201610+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–16
Camp Wildfolk sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right general fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2016 (10 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 4–16
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM with extended care)
- Address: 1265 N. Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046
- Phone: (818) 299-4151
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1090 - $1120 per 2-week session
↗ What parents like
- Extended care available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wildfolk
- What ages does Camp Wildfolk accept?
- Camp Wildfolk is open to children ages 4–16. 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 Wildfolk cost?
- Camp Wildfolk publishes $545/week for the standard session. $1090 - $1120 per 2-week session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wildfolk's hours?
- Camp Wildfolk runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM with extended care). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Wildfolk?
- Camp Wildfolk is operated by a private business, with 10 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 Wildfolk provide lunch?
- Camp Wildfolk 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 Camp Wildfolk offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Wildfolk offers extended care (8:00AM–5:30PM). 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 Camp Wildfolk compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Wildfolk 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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