Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–14 · $985/week
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Tumbleweed Day Camp

Brentwood · $985/week · ★ 4.4 (36 reviews)

Tumbleweed Day Camp offers a traditional outdoor day camp experience in Los Angeles for children aged 4-14, focusing...

▌ Editor's read Tumbleweed Day Camp's website, tumbleweedcamp.com, loads successfully and presents as a professional camp site. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp has a long history, stating it has been operating for 80 years, founded by Myrna Gintel. They explicitly mention a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for campers aged 4-10 and 1:8 for campers aged 11-14, and state that all staff undergo comprehensive background checks. Tumbleweed is a day camp, offering programs for children aged 4-14. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 179 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and the positive impact on their children's social skills and confidence. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @tumbleweedcamp and a Facebook page @tumbleweedcamp.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Tumbleweed Day Camp 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 outdoors/nature 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1946 (80 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Address: 1024 Hanley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Phone: (310) 472-7474
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $985/week. There is a $75.00 registration fee added per child each summer.

Runs 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $985
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $985

↗ What parents like

  • Unplugged summer of play
  • Lunch delivery available
  • Transportation provided

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive weekly cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tumbleweed Day Camp

What ages does Tumbleweed Day Camp accept?
Tumbleweed Day Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Tumbleweed Day Camp cost?
Tumbleweed Day Camp publishes $985/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Tumbleweed Day Camp's hours?
Tumbleweed Day Camp runs 9:00 AM–3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Tumbleweed Day Camp accredited?
Yes — Tumbleweed Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Tumbleweed Day Camp?
Tumbleweed Day Camp is operated by a private business, with 80 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 Tumbleweed Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Tumbleweed Day Camp 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 Tumbleweed Day Camp offer transportation?
Tumbleweed 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 Tumbleweed Day Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Los Angeles?
Tumbleweed Day Camp is one of 54 outdoors/nature 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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