Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–14 · $985/week
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Tumbleweed Day Camp

Los Angeles · $985/week · ★ 4.4 (36 reviews)

An unplugged summer day camp on 100 private acres in Los Angeles, focusing on play, friendship, and adventure.

▌ Editor's read Tumbleweed Day Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. California state licenses are listed as 191600001, 191600002, and 191600003. The camp has been operating for 80 years, founded by Myles and Janet Rosenthal, and is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Tumbleweed is a day camp, offering programs for campers aged 4-14. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 175 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles include @tumbleweedcamp on Instagram and 'tumbleweedcamp' on Facebook, both actively maintained.
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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 4–14

Tumbleweed 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
1946 (80 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 - 3:00 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

  • 100 private acres
  • Unplugged, screen-free summer
  • Lunch delivery available

↘ Watch for

  • Lunch is not included
  • Transportation is extra

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • 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 4–14. 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 - 3:00 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?
Tumbleweed 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 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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