Pali — Magic Camp
Pali Adventures offers a unique overnight camp experience in Southern California, allowing campers to choose a...
▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures, founded by Andy Wexler and operating for over 25 years, is an ACA-accredited overnight camp in Running Springs, California, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp holds California state license number 366200001. It offers a unique program where campers select a specialty, such as Magic, for half the day, complemented by traditional camp activities. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 and 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 many parents praising the diverse activities, enthusiastic staff, and positive impact on their children. The camp is active on social media, with an Instagram handle @paliadventures and a Facebook page under PaliAdventures.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Pali — Magic Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right general fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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 →
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 6–16
- 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 — Magic Camp
- What ages does Pali — Magic Camp accept?
- Pali — Magic Camp is open to children ages 6–16. 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 — Magic Camp cost?
- Pali — Magic Camp 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 — Magic Camp's hours?
- Pali — Magic Camp 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 — Magic Camp accredited?
- Yes — Pali — Magic Camp 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 — Magic Camp?
- Pali — Magic Camp 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 — Magic Camp provide lunch?
- Pali — Magic Camp 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 — Magic Camp offer transportation?
- Pali — Magic Camp 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 — Magic Camp compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Pali — Magic Camp 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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