Camp · General · Ages 6–16 · $2,995/week
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▌ General · Ages 6–16

Pali — Secret Agent

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

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

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures' website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, and holds California state license number 366200001. The camp, founded by Aaron Kissel, has been operating for 25 years. Google reviews for Pali Adventures show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the diverse specialty programs, engaging staff, and positive impact on their children's confidence. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and maintains a 1:3 staff-to-camper ratio. Pali Adventures is an overnight camp offering a wide array of specialty tracks, including Secret Agent, alongside numerous elective activities, catering to a variety of interests.
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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 — Secret Agent 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

  • Spy-themed missions and challenges
  • Develop problem-solving skills

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive weekly cost
  • May be too intense for some

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pali — Secret Agent

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