Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–14 · $895/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–14

Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp

San Dimas · $895/week

A traditional day camp offering a wide range of outdoor activities, arts, and sports.

▌ Editor's read Tom Sawyer Camps is a day camp located in the Pacific Palisades, offering programs for children aged 3.5 to 14. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to recognized safety and program standards. The website states the camp has been operating since 1926, founded by Chuck Sawyer, indicating over 90 years of experience. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for younger campers (3.5-5 years old) and 1:8 for older campers (6-14 years old), which is clearly published on their 'About Us' page. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The program emphasizes outdoor activities, skill development, and fostering independence, with offerings like archery, swimming, arts & crafts, and nature exploration.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 3–14

Tom Sawyer Camps - 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 outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 3–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Address: 707 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773
  • Phone: 626-794-1156
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $895 for a one-week session. Two-week sessions are $1790.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 5 sessions (1 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,820
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,638
  • Session 3 Jul 13 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,820
  • Session 4 Jul 27 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,820
  • Session 5 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $910

↗ What parents like

  • 100% outdoors and technology free
  • Small groups, high counselor ratio
  • Horseback riding and rock climbing

↘ Watch for

  • Transportation costs extra
  • Lunch is not provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp

What ages does Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp accept?
Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp is open to children ages 3–14. 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 Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp cost?
Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp publishes $895/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp's hours?
Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp accredited?
Yes — Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp?
Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp provide lunch?
Tom Sawyer Camps - 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.
Does Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp offer transportation?
Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp 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 Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in San Dimas?
Tom Sawyer Camps - Day Camp is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in San Dimas 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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