Skip to content

TORRANCE, CA

Torrance Winter Break Camp

JOIN OUR INTEREST LIST

Thank you for joining us at camp! Winter camp has now ended for 2022. Sign up to be notified when we open camp next!

Here, we put kids in charge.

Preposterous? Possibly. Effective? You betcha.

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. For 42 years, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As 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.

Campers choose activities minute to minute–deciding what they want to do, and for how long. Our job is to get out of their way, cheerlead creative risks, and provide just enough guidance to make sure nobody does anything totally* senseless.

*Totally senseless: By our definition, mistakes aren’t senseless. They’re how you learn.

Buy any number of days. Use them any time. Get refunds for unused days.

Buy any number of Day Passes to use any day we’re open this winter session. You don’t even need to tell us when you’re coming–just show up! And if for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Passes automatically in full at spring’s end.

Lunch, snacks, and all hours, 8am–6pm, included.

Camp Details

DATES

Dec 21 - Dec 30

NOTES

*Information from Winter 2022 and subject to change for 2023

HOURS

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

AGES

4-12

ADDRESS

St. James Catholic School
4625 Garnet St,
Torrance, CA 90503

DIRECTOR

Kenita

CALL/TEXT

424-436-3425

Activities for Every Interest

Campers will design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities offered at once. 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. While we can’t say exactly what the day will look like, one thing is for sure: The campers are in control.

coding_girls

Media Lab

Campers play with a variety of coding and digital gaming apps as well as other digital media and art based activities.
Animation

Stop-Motion Animation

Kids will create, direct, and produce stop-motion animation movies & shorts with our custom animation stations.
maker_boys

Makery

Imagination is the limit when you mix campers with basic maker kits, digital drawing, and Rexlace.
nintendo_girls

Performing Arts

Children can jump into the spotlight with dancing and karaoke.
maker_girl

Arts, Crafts, & Lounging

Table games, cards, and other crafts are available to kiddos all day.
WS_features-min

Sports & Recreation

Campers & staff join together to play indoor playground games, sports, or whatever kids are interested in that day. And to spice things up we'll have a surprise activity or performance this camp session!

Testimonials From Our Camps in the LA Area

I could not have asked for a better camp for my son. The staff was attentive and enthusiastic. There were tons of activities for him to choose from and I literally had to tear him away at pick up!
Kathryn O.

(S&K parent)

Meals and snacks were healthy, drop off was super easy and the counselors were engaged, and got to know my son well. We look forward to returning this summer!
Marchelle S.

(S&K parent)

I am so grateful for Steve & Kate's camp and for the experience my son had there last summer. There was one counselor in particular that went above and beyond to help him feel like he fits in, that his opinions are valued, and that his talents are meaningful. With her help, camp has given him an amazing boost to his confidence this summer, and it has been a joy to watch him spread his wings. I am also grateful to the camp director, Rachel, who gives wise leadership to both the kids and the counselors and empowers everyone on the team to be their best.
Jeanne F.

Fees

Buy any number of Day Passes, and use them any day we’re open this winter camp session. There’s no need to reserve your days ahead of time, or even let us know when you plan to join–just show up! If for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Day Passes automatically in-full after the camp session comes to an end.

Fees include lunch, snacks and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm. 

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities, and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

  • Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day we’re open this camp session
  • Unused Day Passes are automatically refunded at the end of the camp session

Staff

Tireless child advocates, who balance structure and guidance with staying out of campers’ ways. All staff members are background checked and trained in CPR & first-aid.

Food

We provide daily lunch options from a rotating variety of local restaurants and caterers. We’ll also offer an array of snacks for kids to nosh on throughout the day. Check out the daily menu below.

Important Info for Camp in Torrance

Mandatory Wellness Survey

Staff and campers will complete a wellness survey and/or other screening to identify any potential health concerns upon arrival to camp each day.

Virtual Camp Orientation

Virtual camp orientation coming soon!! We’ll email registered families before the start of camp with everything you need to know before your first day. Once we get closer to camp, we’ll email you a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as 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.

Daily Menu

VG= Vegetarian , VV= Vegan , GF = Gluten Free , DF = Dairy Free , SF = Soy Free , EF = Egg Free

*No items contain nuts or nut products. However, some may have been prepared in areas that also produce items with nuts.

TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Snacks

Additional Special Activities

We have some additional, awesome activities planned for Winter Camp. Check them out!

DEC. 21st–DEC. 23rd
DEC. 27th–DEC. 30th

Contact Us

We would love to help you learn more about our program and at the same time learn more about you and your camper.

Kenita

KENITA

She/Her

This is Kenita’s third year with Steve & Kate’s–directing in both Culver City & Torrance! Kenita is a fan of the outdoors and spends her free time hiking with her dog Sully, kayaking, and playing 3rd base for her softball team.

This year Kenita is most excited to share Steve & Kate’s traditions with new and returning Torrance families!

Best-of-Marin-Hall-of-Fame-flooring-400b3456-1 file2 Make-it-Better-2018 11ad5c_96c507ee9a5d4e27808c938832ab5575_mv2-copy_adobespark Best-Of-san-gabriel-valley

AND DOZENS MORE!

Stay in the Know

Be the first to know about site updates, events, specials, & more!

"*" indicates required fields