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Steve & Kate's Camp offers a flexible day camp program where campers choose their own activities and plan their own days. All camp hours from 8am–6pm, snacks and lunch, and any activities that interest the child are included in one all-inclusive rate, with no additional fees beyond this rate.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Long camp hours, 8am–6pm, all included in the camp fee.
Steve & Kate’s Camp runs summer day camps for kids aged 4–12, with a summer camp program designed for children entering PreK through 7th grade, and generally accepts children aged 4 to 13 years old. Holiday camps are for kids ages 4–12, and the camp age limit is 13, though a camper who turns 14 while attending summer camp may finish out the summer. All campers must be fully toilet trained, able to speak up for their needs, and able to get through the camp day without a nap. Steve & Kate's Camp also offers mentorship programs for children aged 14 and 15, with availability that may vary by location. Parents can buy any number of days to use whenever and wherever they would like throughout the summer, or buy a Summer Pass for unlimited use. Parents can drop off and pick up whenever they want within camp hours, and tasty meals and snacks are included in the camp fee. Parents can get automatic full refunds for unused purchased Day Passes at summer’s end, and if a Summer Pass is not used enough to justify the cost, the difference versus the daily rate is automatically refunded. Parents can attend camp any time using day passes and get automatic refunds for unused passes.
Steve & Kate’s Camp states that when kids are empowered to make their own choices and be their own bosses, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity. The camp is not about telling kids what to do but about showing them what can be done, and it celebrates the individual by enabling campers to express themselves freely, while staff cheer them on. The organization is staffed with people who share a talent for connecting with kids. Steve & Kate’s Camp has been operating since 1980 and has more than 90 locations, with an About page that notes more than 70 locations. The leadership team includes founders Steve Susskind and Kate Susskind, along with Kevin and Mike, who are listed as VPs.
Testimonials about Steve & Kate’s Camp include comments from Andrew Stanton, Director of WALL-E, Finding Nemo, and Finding Dory, who says that children at the camp blossom and discover a freedom of identity and that kids find their thumbprint at Steve & Kate’s. Apple’s Hot News states that if kids ruled the world, it might look something like Steve & Kate’s Camp. Variety magazine notes that Steve & Kate’s Camp did not set out to cater to the children of folks at Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, but that given the camp’s philosophy, it is not a surprise that many attend. The Washington Post describes Steve & Kate’s Camp as a blend of traditional camp experience with a modern, tech-savvy touch, with a laid-back aura and Silicon Valley-inspired innovative approaches to programming and payment. The Chicago Tribune states that working parents’ worries dissipate as they contemplate Steve & Kate’s model.
Last updated April 30, 2026.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Long camp hours, 8am–6pm, all included in the camp fee.
Steve & Kate’s Camp runs summer day camps for kids aged 4–12, with a summer camp program designed for children entering PreK through 7th grade, and generally accepts children aged 4 to 13 years old. Holiday camps are for kids ages 4–12, and the camp age limit is 13, though a camper who turns 14 while attending summer camp may finish out the summer. All campers must be fully toilet trained, able to speak up for their needs, and able to get through the camp day without a nap. Steve & Kate's Camp also offers mentorship programs for children aged 14 and 15, with availability that may vary by location. Parents can buy any number of days to use whenever and wherever they would like throughout the summer, or buy a Summer Pass for unlimited use. Parents can drop off and pick up whenever they want within camp hours, and tasty meals and snacks are included in the camp fee. Parents can get automatic full refunds for unused purchased Day Passes at summer’s end, and if a Summer Pass is not used enough to justify the cost, the difference versus the daily rate is automatically refunded. Parents can attend camp any time using day passes and get automatic refunds for unused passes.
Steve & Kate’s Camp states that when kids are empowered to make their own choices and be their own bosses, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity. The camp is not about telling kids what to do but about showing them what can be done, and it celebrates the individual by enabling campers to express themselves freely, while staff cheer them on. The organization is staffed with people who share a talent for connecting with kids. Steve & Kate’s Camp has been operating since 1980 and has more than 90 locations, with an About page that notes more than 70 locations. The leadership team includes founders Steve Susskind and Kate Susskind, along with Kevin and Mike, who are listed as VPs.
Testimonials about Steve & Kate’s Camp include comments from Andrew Stanton, Director of WALL-E, Finding Nemo, and Finding Dory, who says that children at the camp blossom and discover a freedom of identity and that kids find their thumbprint at Steve & Kate’s. Apple’s Hot News states that if kids ruled the world, it might look something like Steve & Kate’s Camp. Variety magazine notes that Steve & Kate’s Camp did not set out to cater to the children of folks at Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, but that given the camp’s philosophy, it is not a surprise that many attend. The Washington Post describes Steve & Kate’s Camp as a blend of traditional camp experience with a modern, tech-savvy touch, with a laid-back aura and Silicon Valley-inspired innovative approaches to programming and payment. The Chicago Tribune states that working parents’ worries dissipate as they contemplate Steve & Kate’s model.
Last updated April 30, 2026.