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

Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play)

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

Pali Adventures offers a unique overnight summer camp experience in Southern California, specializing in over 28...

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures' website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering a variety of specialized programs including LARP. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. California state license number 360300021 is listed. The camp, founded by Andy Wexler, has been operating for 25 years and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:3 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 300 reviews, with parents frequently praising the diverse activities, enthusiastic staff, and positive impact on their children's confidence. The camp offers an overnight program structure.
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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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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: An 8 day, 7 night session includes all activities, meals, lodging, and programming. There are no added fees for electives or specialties.

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

  • Immersive role-playing experience
  • Creative and imaginative play

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive weekly cost
  • Niche interest may not suit all

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play)

What ages does Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) accept?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play) cost?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. An 8 day, 7 night session includes all activities, meals, lodging, and programming. There are no added fees for electives or specialties. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play)'s hours?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play) accredited?
Yes — Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play)?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play) provide lunch?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play) offer transportation?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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 — LARP (Live Action Role Play) compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Pali — LARP (Live Action Role Play) 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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