Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K)
Camp Wildfolk offers day camp experiences in Los Angeles for children from TK/K through 10th grade, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wildfolk's website loads successfully, presenting a professional image for its day camp programs in Los Angeles. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Founder Jessie McLeish, with over 20 years of experience in education and camp leadership, established Camp Wildfolk in 2014, indicating 10 years of operation. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for TK/K campers and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Wildfolk' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children. The camp offers various programs, including a specific 'Young Folks' program for TK/K, and emphasizes creative, nature-based, and community-focused activities. Social media handles for Instagram (@campwildfolk) and Facebook (campwildfolk) are prominently displayed on the site.
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Since 201610+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–6
Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. general programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
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: 4–6
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1265 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046 (also 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607)
- Phone: (818) 299-4151
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1120 per 2-week session for Young Folks (TK/K).
↗ What parents like
- Project-based learning
- Two locations available
- Extended care options
↘ Watch for
- Two-week minimum session
- Lunch is an extra cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K)
- What ages does Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) accept?
- Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) is open to children ages 4–6. 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 – Young Folks (TK/K) cost?
- Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) publishes $560/week for the standard session. $1120 per 2-week session for Young Folks (TK/K). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K)'s hours?
- Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K)?
- Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) 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 – Young Folks (TK/K) provide lunch?
- Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) 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 – Young Folks (TK/K) offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) offers extended care (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM). 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 – Young Folks (TK/K) compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Wildfolk – Young Folks (TK/K) 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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