Pali — Acting
A STEAM-focused summer camp with a variety of weekly themes and hands-on projects.
▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures is an ACA-accredited overnight camp located in Running Springs, California, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp operates under California state license number 366200001. Founded by Aaron Kissel, the camp has been operating for 25 years, offering a diverse range of specialty programs including acting. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 and confirms that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures show an average rating of 4.7 stars based on 300 reviews, with many reviewers praising the variety of activities and the engaging staff. The camp offers a unique program where campers choose a morning specialty and then select different elective activities each afternoon. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @paliadventures and a Facebook page 'paliadventures'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Pali — Acting is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. general 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
- Yes
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: Overnight camp
- Address: 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA 92382
- Phone: (909) 867-5743
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Prices vary by week and theme, ranging from $450 to $620 per week.
Runs Overnight camp, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 9.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
- Session 2 Jun 14 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
- Session 3 Jun 21 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 12, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
- Session 6 Jul 12 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
- Session 7 Jul 19 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
- Session 9 Aug 2 – 9, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
↗ What parents like
- STEAM exploration and outdoor fun
- Hands-on projects
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pali — Acting
- What ages does Pali — Acting accept?
- Pali — Acting is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Pali — Acting cost?
- Pali — Acting publishes $535/week for the standard session. Prices vary by week and theme, ranging from $450 to $620 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pali — Acting's hours?
- Pali — Acting runs Overnight camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Pali — Acting accredited?
- Yes — Pali — Acting is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Pali — Acting?
- Pali — Acting is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Pali — Acting provide lunch?
- Pali — Acting 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 Pali — Acting offer extended care?
- Yes — Pali — Acting offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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 Pali — Acting compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Pali — Acting 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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