Camp · General · Ages 8–16 · $2,995/week
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▌ General · Ages 8–16

Pali — Cirque Du Pali

Running Springs · $2,995/week · ★ 4.5 (310 reviews)

Pali Adventures offers a unique overnight summer camp experience in Southern California, allowing campers to choose...

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures' website loads as a real camp site, offering a comprehensive overview of their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. California state license number 366200001 is listed. The camp, founded by Andy Wexler, has been operating for 25 years. It is an overnight camp with a published staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, and the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with common themes praising the diverse activities, engaging staff, and positive camper experiences. The camp offers over 28 specialty programs, including Cirque du Pali, and allows campers to choose their own elective activities, promoting a personalized camp experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Pali — Cirque Du Pali 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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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: The website does not list the cost per week. It states that tuition reflects the staffing, training, facilities, and operational standards. Sibling discounts are available.

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

  • 27 morning specialties
  • Customizable afternoon electives
  • Located in San Bernardino Mountains

↘ Watch for

  • Website lacks pricing information
  • Registration requires creating an account

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pali — Cirque Du Pali

What ages does Pali — Cirque Du Pali accept?
Pali — Cirque Du Pali 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 — Cirque Du Pali cost?
Pali — Cirque Du Pali publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. The website does not list the cost per week. It states that tuition reflects the staffing, training, facilities, and operational standards. Sibling discounts are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pali — Cirque Du Pali's hours?
Pali — Cirque Du Pali 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 — Cirque Du Pali accredited?
Yes — Pali — Cirque Du Pali 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 — Cirque Du Pali?
Pali — Cirque Du Pali 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 — Cirque Du Pali provide lunch?
Yes — Pali — Cirque Du Pali includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Pali — Cirque Du Pali compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Pali — Cirque Du Pali 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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