What ages does Pali — Film accept?

Pali — Film 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 — Film cost?

Pali — Film 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 — Film's hours?

Pali — Film 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 — Film accredited?

Yes — Pali — Film 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 — Film?

Pali — Film 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 — Film provide lunch?

Yes — Pali — Film 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 — Film compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?

Pali — Film 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.

▌ General · Ages 8–16

Pali — Film

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

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

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures' website loads as a real camp site, offering a variety of specialized overnight summer camp programs, including a Film program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2024, and holds California state license number 366200002. The camp's About Us page indicates it has been operating for 25 years and was founded by Aaron Kissel. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 and mention that all staff undergo extensive background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures average 4.6 stars from over 400 reviews, with many parents praising the specialized activities and the positive impact on their children's confidence. The camp is a for-profit entity and maintains active social media presences on Instagram (@paliadventures) and Facebook (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 — Film 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: Published by camp see camp site →

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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

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Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pali — Film

What ages does Pali — Film accept?: Pali — Film 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 — Film cost?: Pali — Film 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 — Film's hours?: Pali — Film 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 — Film accredited?: Yes — Pali — Film 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 — Film?: Pali — Film 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 — Film provide lunch?: Yes — Pali — Film 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 — Film compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?: Pali — Film 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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