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

Pali — Dancenastics

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

Pali Adventures offers a unique overnight summer camp experience where campers choose a specialty, like...

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures, including its Dancenastics program, is a well-established overnight summer camp located in Running Springs, California. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. California state license number 366200001 is listed on their website. The camp, founded by George and Linda Theobald, has been operating for over 25 years, demonstrating significant experience in the field. They maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio of 3:1, which is excellent for supervision and personalized instruction. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures average 4.6 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities, the quality of instruction in specialties, and the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
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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 — Dancenastics 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

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 specialty options
  • Choose your own electives

↘ Watch for

  • No email on website

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pali — Dancenastics

What ages does Pali — Dancenastics accept?
Pali — Dancenastics 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 — Dancenastics cost?
Pali — Dancenastics publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pali — Dancenastics's hours?
Pali — Dancenastics 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 — Dancenastics accredited?
Yes — Pali — Dancenastics 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 — Dancenastics?
Pali — Dancenastics 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 — Dancenastics provide lunch?
Pali — Dancenastics 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 — Dancenastics offer transportation?
Pali — Dancenastics provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Pali — Dancenastics compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Pali — Dancenastics 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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