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Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary)

Manhattan Beach · $645/week · ★ 3.8 (13 reviews)

A day camp offering a variety of activities, allowing kids to choose their own adventures.

▌ Editor's read Steve & Kate's Camp, founded by Steve and Kate in 1980, has been operating for 44 years. The camp offers a day program for children aged 4-12, emphasizing a child-led approach where campers choose from activities like coding, baking, sports, and fashion. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Manhattan Beach location doesn't have a distinct Google review profile, the broader 'Steve & Kate's Camp' entity has a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the flexibility of the pass system and the variety of activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The owner type is for-profit, and social media handles include @steveandkatescamp on Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) 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
1982 (44 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1200 Pacific Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
  • Phone: (866) 974-5437
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $129/day standard, $114/day with Summer Pass

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary)

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) is open to children ages 4–12. 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 Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) publishes $645/week for the standard session. $129/day standard, $114/day with Summer Pass Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary)'s hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) runs 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary)?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) is operated by a private business, with 44 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 Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) offers extended care (Included 8 AM - 6 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) compare to other general camps in Manhattan Beach?
Steve & Kate's Camp - Manhattan Beach (Pacific Elementary) is one of 94 general camps in Manhattan Beach 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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