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Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp

Studio City · $450/week · ★ 4.3 (38 reviews)

Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp offers specialized training for runners in grades 5-8, focusing on technique, conditioning, and race strategy at...

▌ Editor's read The Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp is a day camp for students in grades 5-8, operated by the Harvard-Westlake School. The camp's website, hw.com/summerprograms/wolverines-sports-camps, loads successfully and provides details on the program, including a focus on running technique, conditioning, and race strategy. The camp is part of the broader Wolverines Sports Camps offering. The Harvard-Westlake School is a well-established educational institution, suggesting a structured and supervised environment. While there's no specific mention of ACA accreditation, the school's general summer programs page states that 'All Harvard-Westlake Summer Programs staff undergo background checks,' indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for Harvard-Westlake School average 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting a positive overall perception of the institution. Social media handles for the school's athletics department (@hwathletics on Instagram and HarvardWestlakeSchool on Facebook) are active, showcasing various sports programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–12

Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 3–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Address: 3700 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
  • Cost notes: $450/session

↘ Watch for

  • Short hours
  • Only runs 1 week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp

What ages does Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp accept?
Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp is open to children ages 3–12. 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 Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp cost?
Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. That sits 18% below the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp's hours?
Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp runs 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp?
Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp provide lunch?
Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp 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 Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
Harvard-Westlake Distance/Cross Country Camp 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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