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▌ General · Ages 6–16

Pali — Motorsports

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

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

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures, including its Motorsports program, is a well-established overnight camp in Running Springs, California, operating for 25 years since its founding by Aaron Glass. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2024, and holds California state license number 366200002. They maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio of 3:1 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures average 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, with parents frequently praising the diverse activity options, dedicated staff, and positive impact on their children's confidence. The camp offers a unique program where campers select a specialty, such as Motorsports, for half the day and choose elective activities for the other half.
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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 6–16

Pali — Motorsports 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
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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 6–16
  • 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

  • Drive go-karts and ATVs
  • Hands-on mechanical experience

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive weekly cost
  • Potential for accidents

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pali — Motorsports

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