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EARLY BOOKING THROUGH BRIGHT HORIZONS BACK-UP CARE IS NOW AVAILABLE.
Learn how to use your employee benefits at Steve & Kate’s this summer!

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

Did you know your employer subsidizes summer & holiday camps like Steve & Kate’s through Bright Horizons Back-Up Care?

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 BH 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 To Use Back-Up Care at Steve & Kate's

Reserve back-up care through your normal Bright Horizons booking channels, & request your local S&K as the provider.

Once reserved, S&K will send you a confirmation email with a unique link to create your Steve & Kate’s Camp account.

Then, you’re ready for camp!

Steve & Kate’s provides lunch, snacks, and all activities, so you just need to show up on your dates of care.

Need More Care?

 For families looking for more care, check out our Summer Pass, which provides unlimited care at Steve & Kate’s Camp for the entire summer. You can even apply the full value of your back-up care days toward 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.

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

Kids bring their stories to life in the Media Lab, as they create stop-motion “shorts” filmed on our custom-built animation stages designed to frame sets perfectly.
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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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CODING

Learn hands-on coding concepts on time-controlled iPads in the Media Lab. Our curated apps utilize drag-and-drop platforms to cater to early & advanced readers, while gamifying the learning process to entice new users.
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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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ROBOTICS

Within the Media Lab, campers have access to the latest in robotic equipment to promote learning & problem-solving. This space has both guided activities & self-directed games & tools like robot landscapes & custom mazes.
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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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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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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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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. These could include giant inflatables, movement classes, workshops, performances, or more! Check out our local 2023 weekly activity schedule, here.
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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).
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LOUNGE

A communal place to socialize & play with a wonderland of indoor games like foosball & marble mazes. In our quiet corner, campers unplug with sensory objects, puzzles, fidget toys, & a library of books for all ages.

FAQs

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


Steve & Kate’s Summer Pass is a flat rate that covers any day we’re open for the entire summer 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.

What is Steve & Kate's Camp?

Steve & Kate’s is a summer day camp that operates in more than 50 locations across the U.S. We also have fall, winter, spring, & holiday camp programming in select cities.

Since 1980, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As kids 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.

 

When can I use my benefits for camp?


You can use your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits for any camp day we’re open!

New this year, families are able to reserve their back-up care days with Steve & Kate’s Camp now–for the entire 2023 summer! To utilize this early booking option, please call your dedicated Bright Horizons call center, or reach out to their contact center at 877-242-2737, and request care at your local Steve & Kate’s Camp.

Starting June 1st, you can reserve your days through Bright Horizons instant book platform. Just log into My BH & select your local S&K location as your requested care provider.

If you have any questions about your benefits, or how to book your care, please reach out to Bright Horizons at 877-242-2737.

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 our system at any time. Just log into your S&K 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 with 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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Ready to book?

Call the Bright Horizons Back-Up Care booking line at 877-242-2737 to reserve your summer care with Steve & Kate’s Camp. Or, starting June 1st, log in to your My BH account and reserve your care through their instant book platform.