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Use your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ for Summer with Steve & Kate's Camp

Did you know that employer-sponsored back-up care can be used at Steve & Kate’s Camp this summer? Bright Horizons partners with choice employers to offer subsidized back-up care for summer camp at Steve & Kate’s.

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, makers crafts, baking, sports & recreation, and more. They’ll choose what activities they want to participate in and for how long–designing their day as they go.

You can reserve any number of the back-up care days you have in your Bright Horizons account, buy additional retail days if you need more, and even apply the full value of your back-up care days toward the cost of a Summer Pass—which covers all days we’re open in summer.

How It Works

Reserve back-up care through your normal Bright Horizons booking channels, and request your local Steve & Kate’s Camp as the provider. Not sure if your company has Bright-Horizons Back-Up Care benefits? Search for your employer, here.

Once reserved with Bright Horizons, S&K will send a confirmation email to activate their Steve & Kate’s Camp account.

Then, you’re ready for camp!

Lunch, snacks, and all activities are provided, so you just need to show up on your dates of care.

Need More Care?

 For those looking for more care, we offer a Summer Pass, which provides unlimited care at Steve & Kate’s Camp for the entire summer. You can now even apply the full value of your back-up care days to the cost of a Summer Pass. Learn how, here!

Kind Words About Our Camps

"If kids ruled the world, it might look something like Steve and Kate’s Camp."
Apple's Hot News

"Working parents’ worries dissipate as they contemplate Steve & Kate’s model."
Chicago Tribune

"The children that attend Steve & Kate's blossom and discover a freedom of identity that, in a way, no other institution I've experienced has ever managed. Kids find their thumbprint at Steve & Kate's. My one complaint: Where were they when I was a kid?"
Andrew Stanton

Director of WALL-E, Finding Nemo, & Finding Dory

"Steve and Kate’s Camp didn’t set out to cater to the children of folks at Pixar, Industrial Light & Magic and the like, but given their philosophy, it’s no surprise so many attend."
Variety magazine

"For families seeking a blend of that traditional camp experience combined with a modern, tech-savvy touch, there’s Steve and Kate’s Camp [which] evokes a laid-back aura true to its California roots, complemented by the company’s Silicon Valley-inspired innovative approaches to everything from programming to payment."
The Washington Post

Activities For Every Interest

In the early morning and late afternoons at camp, children ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below. While we can’t say exactly what the day will look like, one thing is for sure: The campers are in control.

MEDIA LAB

Campers will use scaffolded coding apps to build & play games on iPads. They'll also have the ability to produce stop-motion shorts on our custom animation stations, create music, or remix their favorite song.
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SEWING SALON

Campers of all ages design their own clothing & adornments using customized patterns & challenges. They’ll make items like bags, clothing, & accessories through a mix of hand & machine sewing.
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TINKER LAB

Explore creativity through crafts, inventor kits, & even 3D pens, to construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds. Our hand-selected STEAM-based materials are designed to foster curiosity & exploration.
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THE STAGE

Enjoy motion-based games like Switch & Just Dance, plus new karaoke systems, back drops, & party props. Whether it’s expressing themselves through song & dance, or acting out a play, if they can dream it, they can do it!
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BAKERY

A beloved space where baking enthusiasts & taste-testers unite to experiment with recipes. Choosing from a variety of fillings, spices, & add-ons, campers explore new flavors or customize creations to suit their individual tastes.
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SPORTS & REC

Each site is filled with a core set of athletic equipment that utilizes & complements the unique spaces & interests of its campers. Kids & staff band together to exercise, play sports, design games & obstacle courses, & more!
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WEEKLY SPECIALS

Each day, campers delight in a unique, show-stopping special activity. These could include movement classes, workshops, performances, local speakers, or more! Summer 2024 activities coming this spring.
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S&K TRADITIONS

Our 43+ year-long camp traditions continue, with games such as Finding Chuckie (a beloved, mini rubber chicken) & Friday Pieday–where campers & staff celebrate the end of the week with a whipped cream pie to the face!
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WATER PLAY

Games and activities like water tag, inflatable slip n’ slides, & giant sprinklers make for unforgettable water-adventures on hot summer days (space and local water restrictions permitting).

FAQs

What is Bright Horizons Back-Up Care?

Bright Horizons® partners with employers to provide subsidized back-up care whenever families need it most — from last-minute gaps to upcoming school holidays.

If your employer partners with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can use those benefits at Steve & Kate’s Camp!

Not sure if your company offers Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits? Visit My Bright Horizons, click “Join Today,” and search for your employer.

What is Steve & Kate's Camp?

Steve & Kate’s is a summer day camp that operates in more than 70 locations across the U.S. We also have winter & spring break camps in select cities.

Since 1980, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. They try, fail, and learn on their own. They learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.

What's a Summer Pass, and how do I apply the value of my back-up care days toward one?


Steve & Kate’s Camp Summer Pass is a flat rate that covers any day we’re open for a camp season. It includes lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm).

And now, families can apply the full retail value of their back-up care days toward the cost of a Summer Pass!

To use this option, just reserve as many back-up care days as you’d like for Steve & Kate’s Camp. Then, login to your S&K account and purchase any supplemental Day Passes needed to reach a Summer Pass. Similarly, you can purchase your supplemental days with S&K now, and then reserve your back-up care days later.

Either way, once you have a total of 30* Day Passes for a given child in your S&K account–whether they’re Bright Horizon days or purchased through us–you’ll automatically be upgraded to a Summer Pass!

*Some camp locations require less than 30 days for a Summer Pass due to the shortened length of summer. Please see our summer fees page for specifics at your local camp.

When can I use my benefits for camp?

You can use your back-up care benefits for any camp day we’re open!

Starting Feb. 8, 2024, select clients will be able to reserve their camp days for the entire summer, rather than waiting until the normal booking window opens. For any questions regarding when your employer allows you to reserve your camp days, please reach out to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care support at, 877-242-2737.

Reserve your days through Bright Horizons’ instant book platform. Just log into My Bright Horizons & select your local S&K location as your requested care provider.

What if I don't have enough back-up care days to cover all the dates I need?

No worries! Families can supplement their back-up care days by purchasing Passes directly through us at any time. Just log into your account and navigate to the ‘Plans’ tab to purchase your Day Passes.

You can also apply the full value of your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care days toward the cost of a Summer Pass, which is good for any day we’re open that camp season.

To use this option, just reserve as many back-up care days as you’d like for Steve & Kate’s Camp. Then, login to your S&K account and purchase any supplemental Day Passes needed to reach a Summer Pass. Similarly, you can purchase your supplemental days with S&K now, and then reserve your back-up care days later.

Either way, once you have a total of 30* Day Passes for a given child in your S&K account, whether they’re Bright Horizon days or purchased through us, you’ll automatically be upgraded to a Summer Pass!

*Some camp locations require less than 30 days for a Summer Pass due to the shortened length of summer. Please see our summer fees page for specifics at your local camp.

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Call the Bright Horizons Back-Up Care booking line at 877-242-2737 to reserve your summer care with Steve & Kate’s Camp. Or, you can login to your My Bright Horizons account and reserve your care through the instant book platform.

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