Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 6–17 · $875/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 6–17

Kids Like Me Summer Camp

Sherman Oaks · $875/week · ★ 3.2 (23 reviews)

Kids Like Me Summer Camp in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, offers specialized day camp programs for children with autism and other special needs, focusing on soc...

▌ Editor's read The Kids Like Me Summer Camp website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate program for children with special needs. It is a day camp operated by The Help Group, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in working with children with special needs, though a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not published. The camp focuses on social skills, independence, and recreational activities. Google reviews for 'Kids Like Me Summer Camp' are limited, but The Help Group, which operates the camp, has a 4.2-star rating from 104 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles @kidslikemela on Instagram and 'kidslikemela' on Facebook are present on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Kids Like Me Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
  • Address: 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
  • Phone: (818) 778-7171
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Camp Sunshine: $875/week; Village Glen Camp: $725/week; CIT Program: $725/week

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive ($875/week)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kids Like Me Summer Camp

What ages does Kids Like Me Summer Camp accept?
Kids Like Me Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Kids Like Me Summer Camp cost?
Kids Like Me Summer Camp publishes $875/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kids Like Me Summer Camp's hours?
Kids Like Me Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM–2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kids Like Me Summer Camp?
Kids Like Me Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kids Like Me Summer Camp provide lunch?
Kids Like Me Summer 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 Kids Like Me Summer Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Kids Like Me Summer Camp is one of 525 science/tech 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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