All year long, kids find themselves encased in rigid structure.
When summer comes, we give them what they desperately need — freedom to expand and evolve. At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.
Grown-ups adore freedom, too.
We’ve described the magical gift you give your kids when you empower them to make their own decisions. Now let’s talk hardcore convenience for you:
Buy any number of days and send your kid to camp any day you want? Check.
Drop the kiddos off and pick them up whenever you want? Yup.
Long camp hours, all included? Totally.
Tasty meals and snacks, also included? You bet.
Get an automatic refund for unused days at summer’s end? For sure.
As we get closer to summer, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as our local camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in and check-out of camp each day, what to bring (and not bring), and a few more camp details.
Campus & Accessibility Details
Campus details coming soon.
Additional Required State Paperwork
Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Upon completion of registration, you will be emailed a link to complete the required forms online.
Activities
Choosing activities: the daily dilemma.
Coding. Sewing. Baking. Making. Sporting. Filming. Lounging. Every day, campers face the excruciating task of choosing from these and many more engrossing activities. Some select a mix of many. Others burrow deep into one or two. Either way, each day they face new experiences bristling with trade-offs and tantalizing possibilities.
In the early morning and late afternoon, campers ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below.
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
Learn the craft of stop-motion animation as you create unique characters and stories to produce your own short films on our custom-built animation stages. Available within the Media Lab.
SEWING SALON
Discover or deepen your love for sewing with colorful custom fabric patterns and exciting sewing challenges. Use hand-sewing and machine sewing techniques to design and create garments, accessories, and other cloth creations!
CODING
Practice hands-on coding with our carefully selected iPad apps, designed for both early and advanced readers. These interactive programs gamify learning, making coding fun and accessible for all skill levels.
MEDIA LAB
Alongside film, coding, and robotics, you can unleash your digital creativity in the Media Lab. Explore 3D worlds with an interactive virtual reality experience or dive into interactive art apps to bring your vision to life
ROBOTICS
Leverage leading-edge robotic technology to empower your learning and problem-solving. Choose from guided activities and self-directed games, plus tools like robot landscapes and custom mazes.
BAKERY
Explore new baked creations with fillings, spices, and add-ons, as you customize your confections to satisfy your sweet and savory palate.
TINKER LAB
Tinker endlessly with a thoughtful supply of arts and crafts, custom ‘maker packs’ made to spur innovation, and even 3D pens for the coolest collaborative and take-home projects.
S&K TRADITIONS
Participate in decades-old Steve & Kate’s traditions like Find Chuckie—our beloved, elusive, rubber chicken—and Friday Pie-Day—where you can cap off a productive week by treating friends and camp staffers to a refreshing pie in the face.
SPORTS & REC
Run, jump, throw, kick, play. Get the go-kart experience or unleash with athletic equipment essentials chosen especially for your site’s unique fields and rec spaces. Team up with peers and staff to play classic sports and even make up new games!
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Jump into a new special experience every day! Whether it’s a new giant inflatable, a musical performance, a movement workshop, or a popup petting zoo, you can count on this boredom-busting daily activity to switch things up! We’ll announce our official 2026 specials lineup this spring.
WATER PLAY
There’s nothing like water play on a hot summer day! Stay cool with activities like water tag, inflatable slip n’ slides, and some giant sprinkler action. Wherever space, weather, and local water restrictions allow them, we bring it!
GAMEROOM & LOUNGE
Join friends for some get-your-wiggles-out fun playing tabletop games, building marble mazes and forts, or retreat to a quiet corner filled with satisfying sensory objects and a thoughtfully stocked bookshelf to engage all ages and interests.
At Steve & Kate’s, enough is never enough. So every week we supplement our main offering of activities with thrill-inducing weekly specials. Here’s what’s coming this summer to your location:
Jun 22–26
Monday
Silent Disco
Campers slip on wireless headphones, select their favorite songs, and dance together—creating a shared, high-energy party where everyone can move to their own beat.
Tuesday
Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.
Wednesday
Tomato Garden Workshop (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Decorate pots and plant seeds for your very own take home garden.
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Inflatable Dual Lane Slide
Climb up and zoom down our classic inflatable slide—the perfect place to get some energy out.
Friday
Talent Show (morning) and Pie Day Friday (afternoon)
A camp showcase for creativity and self-expression. Campers are invited to take the stage and share their unique talents–whether that’s singing, dancing, acting, joking, juggling, or anything else.
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Jun 29–Jul 2
Monday
Bubble Party
It’s Bubble time! Create millions of bubbles with wands, blowers, and special bubble tools for an amazing outdoor party!
Tuesday
Bugs and Reptiles Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly lizards, turtles, and bugs!
Wednesday
Camp Movie Workshop (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Participate in a short camp film, The Hunt for the Missing Chicken!
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Obstacle Course
Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.
Friday
NO CAMP JULY 3RD
Camp is closed on July 3rd.
Jul 6–10
Monday
Foam Party (afternoon)
We’ll play and dance amidst waves of foamy bubbles—a sensory celebration that adds a fresh twist to outdoor play.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Tuesday
Bunnies, Ducks, and Guinea Pigs Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.
Wednesday
Glow in the Dark Party (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Move and Groove to music in the dark with glow accessories!
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Inflatable Dual Lane Slide
Climb up and zoom down our classic inflatable slide—the perfect place to get some energy out.
Friday
Fashion Show (morning) and Pie Day (afternoon)
Campers become designers and models for the day–creating their own looks in the Sewing Salon and showing them off in a playful, confidence-boosting runway show.
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Jul 13–17
Monday
Silent Disco
Campers slip on wireless headphones, select their favorite songs, and dance together—creating a shared, high-energy party where everyone can move to their own beat.
Tuesday
Bugs and Reptiles Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly lizards, turtles, and bugs!
Wednesday
Temporary Tattoo Studio (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Get expressive with kid friendly temporary tattoos!
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Obstacle Course
Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.
Friday
Karaoke (morning) and Pie Day (afternoon)
Sing along and perform your favorite songs!
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Jul 20–24
Monday
Magic Show
Billy Bonkers the magician is stopping by to perform an interactive show full of tricks and illusions.
Tuesday
Bunnies, Ducks, and Guinea Pigs Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.
Wednesday
Photobooth Workshop (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Snap a silly picture with friends in boas, masks, hats and more!
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Inflatable Dual Lane Slide
Climb up and zoom down our classic inflatable slide—the perfect place to get some energy out.
Friday
Talent Show (morning) and Pie Day Friday (afternoon)
A camp showcase for creativity and self-expression. Campers are invited to take the stage and share their unique talents–whether that’s singing, dancing, acting, joking, juggling, or anything else.
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Jul 27–31
Monday
Silent Disco
Campers slip on wireless headphones, select their favorite songs, and dance together—creating a shared, high-energy party where everyone can move to their own beat.
Tuesday
Bugs and Reptiles Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly lizards, turtles, and bugs!
Wednesday
Color Powder Party (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Campers groove their hearts out while throwing colored powder, creating a rainbow dance party.
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Obstacle Course
Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.
Friday
Fashion Show (morning) and Pie Day (afternoon)
Campers become designers and models for the day–creating their own looks in the Sewing Salon and showing them off in a playful, confidence-boosting runway show.
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Aug 3–7
Monday
Bubble Party
It’s Bubble time! Create millions of bubbles with wands, blowers, and special bubble tools for an amazing outdoor party!
Tuesday
Bunnies, Ducks, and Guinea Pigs Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.
Wednesday
Community Mural (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Dip, paint, and create! Participate in our very own rainbow camp mural.
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Inflatable Dual Lane Slide
Climb up and zoom down our classic inflatable slide—the perfect place to get some energy out.
Friday
Karaoke (morning) and Pie Day (afternoon)
Sing along and perform your favorite songs!
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Aug 10–14
Monday
Magic Show
Billy Bonkers the magician is stopping by to perform an interactive show full of tricks and illusions.
Tuesday
Bugs and Reptiles Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly lizards, turtles, and bugs!
Wednesday
Photobooth Workshop (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Snap a silly picture with friends in boas, masks, hats and more!
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Obstacle Course
Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.
Friday
Talent Show (morning) and Pie Day Friday (afternoon)
A camp showcase for creativity and self-expression. Campers are invited to take the stage and share their unique talents–whether that’s singing, dancing, acting, joking, juggling, or anything else.
Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.
Aug 17–21
Monday
Silent Disco
Campers slip on wireless headphones, select their favorite songs, and dance together—creating a shared, high-energy party where everyone can move to their own beat.
Tuesday
Bunnies, Ducks, and Guinea Pigs Petting Zoo
A hands-on animal encounter where campers can meet, pet, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals.
Wednesday
Perler Bead Workshop (morning) and Slip N Slide (afternoon)
Craft colorful designs for keychains and decor with Perler Beads!
Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.
***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***
Thursday
Inflatable Dual Lane Slide
Climb up and zoom down our classic inflatable slide—the perfect place to get some energy out.
Friday
Carnival
On the last day of camp we’ll trade in our traditional activities for a giant, end-of-summer celebration! Get excited for carnival games, extra treats, and plenty of chances to win prizes.
Youngest campers fly solo, but there’s a net.
Most kids take to life at Steve & Kate’s like the naturally hardy individuals they are. For some, especially our younger campers, it can take a little longer to get their wings. That’s why each camp has staff dedicated specifically to supporting our youngest campers. Helping these campers discover their camp magic is the whole point of our Youngest Camper Support Staff, and every time it’s exhilarating to behold.
Food
Eat your heart out. (It’s included.)
Life without delicious food sucks. That’s why our cuisine de camp features a mouth-watering array of tasty, nourishing grub. In partnership with fan favorite restaurants, we keep kids fired up with food they love — from piping hot pizza to salubrious Caesar salads to tangy tomato soup, and much more. Our menus include rotating specials as well as healthy snacks and sides kids can grab whenever their fuel gauge dips into the red. Chomp, chomp. Munch, munch.
What’s on the menu.
MONDAY
Caesar Salad
Cheese Pizza
(VG)
Creamy Tomato Soup
(VG)(GF)(EF)(SF)
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)
TUESDAY
Caesar Salad
Cheese Pizza
(VG)
Creamy Tomato Soup
(VG)(GF)(EF)(SF)
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)
WEDNESDAY
Caesar Salad
Cheese Pizza
(VG)
Creamy Tomato Soup
(VG)(GF)(EF)(SF)
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)
THURSDAY
Caesar Salad
Cheese Pizza
(VG)
Creamy Tomato Soup
(VG)(GF)(EF)(SF)
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)
FRIDAY
Caesar Salad
Cheese Pizza
(VG)
Creamy Tomato Soup
(VG)(GF)(EF)(SF)
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
(VG)(EF)(SF)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
(EF)
DAILY SIDES & SNACKS
Banana
Yogurt
Graham crackers
Clementine
Pretzels
Snack Bars
Smartfood popcorn
Apple Sauce
String Cheese
Kettle Chips
*Items subject to daily availability
Fees
What camp costs.
Perhaps you are a grown-up who loves to plan. Or maybe you’re an expert of the fine art of logistical improvisation. Miraculously, our camp fees are designed to scratch both of your respective itches. Buy any number of Day Passes or a Summer Pass, and use them whenever you want during the summer. Don’t even bother to let us know when you’re coming — just roll up. If your plans change, don’t sweat it. We’ll automatically refund your unused Passes in full at summer’s end. How many other summer camps can offer you that level of flexibility?*
*Not one that we know of.
Day Pass and Summer Pass fees cover the entire Steve & Kate’s experience, including lunch, snacks, activities and the entire day from 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day at any open location.
Add more Day Passes to your account at any time.
All unused passes are automatically refunded back at the rate you paid, by September 18, 2026.
Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Buy 15+ Day Passes per child and receive our 15-day rate.
Add more Day Passes to your account at any time at the 15-day rate of $114/day.
All unused passes are automatically refunded back at the rate you paid, by September 18, 2026.
Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am – 6:00pm.
One fee covers the entire summer–That’s up to 44 days of camp in Long Beach!
If you purchase a Summer Pass and use less than 30 days of camp, we’ll calculate what you would have paid at the 15-Day Pass rate and refund you the difference automatically by September 18, 2026.
These people are very smart. You should listen to them.
I really like that you've carved out something truly unique - a completely low-stress experience for parents. No pre-planning, no need to make lunch, no need to decide which days to attend, automatic refunds. It took some stress out of planning our summer.
Dan C.
(S&K parent)
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Even though there are so many kids, she was able to put a personal touch to it by remembering every kid’s name, being open to suggestions as well as remembering to remind my 4 year old daughter to go to the bathroom! My daughter had so much fun making a dress for her bear, making bread, dancing, playing with the weekly specials and the list goes on and on.
Elaine C.
(S&K parent)
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It's great to pick up your kid from camp with a smile and excited about the day they spent doing various activities. Staff was wonderful and not having to think about food was such a relief.
Christian K.
(S&K parent)
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Staff
Our dedicated camp team.
For our team members, giving kids the space to liberate their true potential becomes a kind of calling. Think of them as a high-energy, warm-hearted crew of child advocates who deftly balance two invaluable skills — that of providing structure and guidance, and that of staying the heck out of campers’ ways. If that’s not enough, they’re all background-checked and trained in CPR and first-aid. Say “hi” to them at camp — they’d love to meet you.
Events
Steve & Kate's Events
Join us at an upcoming virtual Information Session to learn all the camp basics. We’ll give a quick presentation and overview on our program, and then answer any questions you have. Please note that Information Sessions are open to all Steve & Kate’s Camps, and are not specific to any given location. All Information Sessions are listed in ET.
Feel free to contact us anytime with your questions about life at Steve & Kate’s, or questions about life in general.
MOLLY
she/her
Molly began directing in 2023 and joined Steve & Kate’s in 2019! Molly enjoys roller skating and cooking. When not at camp, you can usually find her at yoga class.
Molly is most excited to see new campers learn and grow this season!
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