Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8)
Summer at Crossroads offers a diverse range of day camp programs for middle schoolers, focusing on academic enrichment, arts, and sports within a supportive ...
▌ Editor's read The website for Summer at Crossroads loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their day camp programs for middle schoolers. The camp is operated by Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, indicating a 'school' owner type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all summer staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid. Programs are diverse, including academic courses like 'Intro to Python' and 'Debate & Public Speaking,' as well as arts and sports activities. Google reviews for Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences show a 4.2-star rating from 117 reviews, with parents often praising the school's strong academic and arts programs, which likely extend to the summer camp. The camp's Instagram handle is @crossroadsschool and Facebook handle is CrossroadsSchool, both associated with the main school. The camp offers a structured environment with clear daily schedules and a focus on both enrichment and fun.
Who thrives here Ages 11–13
Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. multi-activity programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Multi-Activity
- Ages: 11–13
- Hours: Morning and afternoon sessions
- Address: 1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone: (310) 829-7391
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $938-$1048/week estimated. 2026 pricing not yet confirmed.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8)
- What ages does Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) accept?
- Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) cost?
- Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) publishes $993/week for the standard session. $938-$1048/week estimated. 2026 pricing not yet confirmed. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8)'s hours?
- Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) runs Morning and afternoon sessions. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8)?
- Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) provide lunch?
- Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) 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 Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) compare to other multi-activity camps in Los Angeles?
- Summer at Crossroads — Middle School (6-8) is one of 22 multi-activity 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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