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St. Matthew's Day Camp

Pacific Palisades

A traditional summer day camp for children aged 4-14 in Pacific Palisades, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal...

▌ Editor's read St. Matthew's Day Camp, operating since 1964, is a day camp located in Pacific Palisades, California, affiliated with St. Matthew's Parish School. The camp caters to children aged 4-14, offering a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and special events like theme days and carnivals. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'St. Matthew's Day Camp' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's engaging activities, caring staff, and positive environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @stmatthewsdaycamp and a Facebook page 'stmatthewsdaycamp'.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Matthew's Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given general program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
  • Phone: (310) 573-0760
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not available on website

↗ What parents like

  • Christian-based program
  • Long-running camp

↘ Watch for

  • Pricing not published
  • Registration is closed

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about St. Matthew's Day Camp

What ages does St. Matthew's Day Camp accept?
St. Matthew's Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 St. Matthew's Day Camp cost?
St. Matthew's Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not available on website Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs St. Matthew's Day Camp?
St. Matthew's Day Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 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 St. Matthew's Day Camp provide lunch?
St. Matthew's Day 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.
How does St. Matthew's Day Camp compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
St. Matthew's Day 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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