Day Camp Keystone

Nestled on over 30 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, Camp Keystone's Agoura Hills summer day camp offers your child a safe, park-like environment to have endless summer fun. There's not a more beautiful setting for a summer camp in Los Angeles.

From traditional activities like boating and arts & crafts to innovative inflatables and a 274' waterslide that winds down the mountain, your child will have many opportunities to play, learn and explore. Big Camp, First Camp, Jr. Camp and C.I.L.T. are excellent summer day camp programs for you to choose from.

Current Adress: 11052 Independence Ave, Chatsworth, California

Camp Keystone offers a hot lunch program for $8.00 a day. Campers who want to take advantage of our freshly prepared lunches can do so in the following ways:

1. To pre-order lunch when registering online, just click the boxes for the days you would like to order lunch on the Additional Options page that is part of the application.
2. If you would like to pre-order lunch after you've already registered
3. For your convenience, campers may also purchase their lunch each morning when they arrive at camp at the Welcome Booth.Lunches usually consist of an entree (as listed), three sides (such as coleslaw, green salad, potato salad, fresh fruit, vegetables, or chips), and cookies or other dessert. Juice/punch and water are always available to ALL campers whether they have purchased a lunch or not.

Junior Camp offers a place for our youngest campers to be challenged and engaged at their own level. We take into consideration their development, skill and motor coordination as well as their attention span and energy.

Overseen by a separate Junior Camp Director, the majority of our Junior Camp Staff has pre-school teaching experience. Our child to staff ratio is smaller than in the day camp, allowing for more individual attention. Jr. Campers must be 3 years of age and potty trained at the start of our summer camp season (the 2nd week of June).

What we don't do is downsize the fun!

The Junior Campers participate in all of the age appropriate camp activities. Allowing our youngest campers to develop a sense of camp and community in a nurturing and positive environment is our goal at Camp Keystone.

Special Staff for the Youngest Campers

It takes a special person to work with the youngest children and we are very proud of a caring, nuturing staff.

Jr. Camp Fast Facts

• designed for pre-school aged campers (must be potty trained)
• smaller group size - 12 campers with a minimum of 2 staff member
• participate in all camp activities that are age appropriate.

For children entering 1st grade, Camp Keystone offers our innovative "First Camp". With the continuity and routine of full-day group counselors, First Graders spend this transitional year in First Camp, before having the autonomy of Big Camp. These coed groups create a daily schedule based on the interests, attention, and energy of the group, providing challenging levels of engagement and growth, as well as giving campers the opportunity to enjoy all the Special Events and activities of Big Camp.

Campers in First Camp are placed in co-ed groups which will have the same counselors every day. Our young campers will bond with their counselor and other children in their group throughout the summer while experiencing scheduled activites each day. A daily schedule always includes swimming and sliding down our 274' waterslide but First Campers will have opportunities to ride horses, slide down the alpine slide, create arts and crafts, row boats down our creek, jump for joy on our one-of-a-kind inflatables, splash around in many different water activities...the list is endless.

Camp Hours:
Summer, 2019: June 12 - August 23 9:30-3:20, M-F. Drop off no earlier than 9:15. Pick-up at 3:30.
Extended day care available starting at 7:30am and ending at 6:00pm.

First Camp Fast Facts

• Camp is open from June 12 - August 23
• We offer transportation services or you can save money and bring your child to camp
• First Camp is for First Graders Only! They get the opportunity to participate in all of our activities, but are in a structured environment as they transition from Jr. Camp to Big Camp

Camp Keystone is thrilled to launch Choice Camp – the most diverse and individualized camp program around! Combining all of Keystone's top activity areas with the element of individual personalization, your camper is going to LOVE creating his/her own schedule daily! Additionally, this dynamic program is constantly changing and adapting based on our campers' interests, giving your child new and unique experiences each camp day. Our campers have loved our "Choose Your Own Adventure" days in the past, and we've listened! Whether it's horseback riding, lanyard making, soccer, zip lining, magic lessons, or another one of our 30+ activities daily, the CHOICE is YOURS!!

Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp near Thousand Oaks provides children the opportunity to experience the traditions of summer camp enhanced with the latest and greatest activities. Camp Keystone combines the best of both classic and cool! Our outstanding counselors lead our campers in experiences and expand their horizons. Summer is an opportunity to make new friends and experience new things.

• From archery to go-carting, arts and crafts to horseback riding, we have everything your camper could crave, including a vast selection of inflatable play structures. Swimming is available daily as is our spine-tingling 274-foot water slide.
• We at Camp Keystone believe that families should have a choice... a choice to customize your program to include the needs of your individual campers.
• You can enroll at Camp Keystone for two days or you can enroll for the entire summer.
• You can join our hot lunch program or you can brown bag it.
• You can drop off campers early and pick them up late with our extended childcare hours.
• You can bring your children to camp or you can use the provided transportation. It's up to you!

Camp Hours:
Summer, 2019: June 12 - August 23 9:30-3:20, M-F. Drop off no earlier than 9:15. Pick-up at 3:30.
Extended day care available starting at 7:30am and ending at 6:00pm.

Themed Days and Weeks
Everyday at Camp Keystone is special and our themed weeks and special events really add to the excitiment.

A Typical Day...
Obviously, a typical day is anything but typical at Camp Keystone. With our Choice Camp program, campers choose their own 5 activities daily from over 30 different options but swimming and going to the water slide is a daily activity. Campers are placed in groups for in-between activity time and special events.

Day Camp Fast Facts

• Camp is open from June 12 - August 23
• We offer transportation services or you can save money and bring your child to camp
• We are the only camp in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, or anywhere in Southern California with a 274' waterslide and two zip lines!

A full day program awaits those special teenagers who want to nurture and mentor our younger campers. These 13-15 year olds are grouped together with their own director in a program designed to train them to become Assistant Counselors and Counselors.

The CILTs are rotated on a daily basis to have an overview of every aspect of Camp Keystone. They are paired with counselors who supervise them in their duties until lunch. After lunch this teen group has their own schedule, as would any other participating camper in all of Camp Keystone's activities. Please call our offices for further information.
Camper in Leadership Training is a terrific program for teenagers that are looking for the best that a camp in Southern California has to offer combined with the chance to give back in a fun, productive and creative way!

A Typical Day
Teens participating in our CILT program can look forward to working with a group of campers during the morning activities. They will assist staff members in caring for young campers. Then our CILTs gather for lunch and enjoy regular afternoon summer camp activities together as a group.

CILT Fast Facts

• The CILT program is for youth that are 13, 14 or 15 years of age.
• Tuition for CILT's is the same as for day campers.

Can anybody go down the waterslide?
As long as they are water safe and can pass our swimming test, they may use the waterslide

How fast does the waterslide go?
Our smaller campers go down the slide in a leisurely 20 seconds, while our bigger campers and counselors can speed down the slide in just 9 seconds.

If I forget my bathing suit, can I go down the slide in my jean shorts?
No. All riders must be wearing a bathing suit that is rivet free and without zippers or anything that could scratch the slide.

It's so sunny outside, can I keep my sunglasses/goggles on while riding the slide?
Anything that can potentially damage/scratch the slide may not be worn. This includes glasses, goggles, jewelry, and watches.

Can we form a "train" with 2 or 3 people at a time?
Although that may be a lot of fun, it is also dangerous once you enter the water. Safety is our biggest concern, and the potential for injury is just too great to allow this.

Can I go down the slide headfirst?
This is once again a safety issue. Riders must enter the slide in a sitting position. They can then lie on their backs, feet first, for a fun ride.

How long do I have to wait after the person in front of me starts their ride?
We will always have a lifeguard and/or slide attendant who will instruct you when it is safe to begin your ride.

What is "Waterslide Camp?"
Waterslide Camp is offered the last week of our summer schedule. Campers will participate in our traditional camp activities in the morning, then after lunch they will head up to the waterslide and pool for a full afternoon of sliding and swimming.

I might be a little scared. Can my counselor/parent take me down on their lap?
Unfortunately we cannot allow this. Again, as you enter the water it becomes a safety issue and could result in serious injury.

Can I rent out the waterslide so all my friends can experience the fun?
Camp Keystone also has a catering and special events company.

Camp Keystone is proud to announce we have teamed up with Daland Swim School!
Now you can have the best of both worlds! Campers have the opportunity to take top notch swim lessons right here at Camp Keystone! Here's the details:

Nemo group: Beginner level, needs assistance to swim. Work on buoyancy, paddling, taking a breath, floating, swimming to the wall and getting out of the pool.
30-minute group lesson/4 swimmers per group

Marlin group: Swimmer level, able to swim confidently. Work on 4 big arms rolling over, then progress to all 4 strokes, freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke.
30-minute group lesson/5 swimmers per group

Lessons can be scheduled during your camper's camp day OR before or after camp!

Discounted lessons can be scheduled during your camper's first or second activity period at camp, or if they don't want to miss out on camp activities but you want them to take lessons, you can schedule their lessons before camp starts in the morning or after camp ends in the afternoon. Please be aware that AM bus transportation is not available with before-camp lessons and PM bus transportation is not available for after-camp lessons.

Dates, Times and Cost: $30 one-time yearly registration fee / registration waved for Camp Keystone participants
$32 a lesson, 2 lesson a week minimum / $29 Camp time lesson
$140 for 5 lessons in a week / $125 Camp time lesson
Dates: Monday - Friday/ June 17th - August 16 (closed July 4th)

• Lessons before and after camp are open to non-Camp Keystone participants.
• Camp Keystone discount only applies to campers enrolled for camp that week and are taking Camp time lessons
• One-time yearly registration is good at all Daland Swim School locations

Before camp morning lessons:
2 group levels 8:30-9:00 am
2 group levels 9:05-9:35 am

Camp time lessons:
2 group levels 9:40-10:10 am
2 group levels 10:15-10:45 am

After camp afternoon lessons:
2 group levels 3:15-3:45 pm
2 group levels 3:50-4:20 pm

Just about everyone has dreamed of riding the range, and hundreds of kids have swung up into the saddle and fallen in love with it at Camp Keystone. Now, Keystone Riding Club offers expanded lessons and a fuller horseback riding experience.

With a nurturing, natural approach to horsemanship, our wranglers teach children and teenagers the comfort level and skills to groom, tack and ride their horse. Bonding with and controlling these majestic animals builds the self confidence and life lessons that go far beyond the arena or riding trail.

From beginner to advanced-intermediate, from grade school to middle school, your child will be challenged, fulfilled, and most of all have fun!

Schedule and Sessions
Keystone Riding Club sessions are available Mon – Friday from June 17 – August 9, 2019.

Lesson times are:
8:00-9:00am Monday – Friday
Cost per lesson is $48 and all lessons are confirmed on a first-come, first served basis. Space is limited. Lessons must be scheduled at lease 48 hours in advance, and on Friday for a Monday lesson.

What time does camp begin in the morning and end each day?
Campers can be dropped off as early as 9:15(earlier drop-offs will be charged for extended day) and the camp day starts at 9:30 a.m. Camp ends at 3:30pm and pick up in the afternoon is between 3:30 and 4:15. Those campers on the bus transportation routes will be picked up for camp between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and then dropped off after camp between 3:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Do you offer Child Care before or after regular camp hours?
We offer both morning and afternoon Extended Care. A.M. Extended Care hours are 7:30-9:15 and P.M. hours are 4:15-6:00. There is an additional fee for this service of $15/extention ($30/day if using both AM and PM care).

What is the ratio of staff to campers?
This is a good question, but it is the wrong question to ask! You should ask about group size and how many counselors each group has. The ratio changes throughout the camp day (i.e.: At arts and crafts and go-carts there are 2 area specialists as well as your campers' regular group counselors).

How many children are in a group? How are campers grouped?
In First Camp and Big Camp, there are 12-16 children per group. In Jr. Camp, there are 8-12 children per group. The campers in First Camp and Jr. Camp are grouped co-educationally, in groups of the same age.

What are the activities your camp offers?
Camp Keystone offers over 40 different activities which include swimming each day, arts & crafts, nature exploration, boating, fishing, go-carts, karate, slot cars, archery, zip lines, alpine slide, gemstone mining, rock wall, giant interactive inflatables, various sports and water activities, and other specialized Camp Keystone activities. All activities are experienced by all ages, with the Jr. Camper's activities geared to their age groups (Jr. Campers do not go to archery).

What are the dates of camp sessions?
June 12 - August 23, 2019 - 11 weeks in total. Our flexible scheduling allows for campers to be scheduled for any or all of the 11 weeks, for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days.

Can my child be placed in the same group as their friend(s)?
Yes. On the application you can request whom you would like to be placed in your child's group, provided that they are the same age. We will do everything possible to see that your request is met, however, we cannot guarantee it.

When do I need to pay my tuition by?
Full payment is required by June 1st. If not received before then, enrollment will be cancelled. Earlier payment in full is due for discounted rates. Please refer to tuition schedules for discount deadlines.

What do you do in the case of an emergency/fire?
If an emergency occurs requiring an evacuation, all campers will be escorted to vehicles and driven to our planned evacuation sites. (Evacuation sites listed in Parent and Camper Handbook)

Do you offer a hot lunch program?
Each day, freshly prepared lunches are available to all campers and staff for an additional fee. Lunch can be purchased on a daily basis for $8, or pre-paid prior to camp. See Lunch Schedule for planned menu.

Will the counselors help apply sunscreen on my child during the day?
Yes! You just need to send a bottle of sunscreen (clearly marked with your child's name) in their back- pack and his/her counselor will help them apply it.

Do you offer a sibling discount?
Yes. The second and subsequent children receive a 5% discount on their camp tuition.

If I utilize your transportation program for all of my children, do I have to pay for each one individually?
Yes. Each child will be charged the transportation fee, which is included in the registration. There is however, a discounted rate for those who provide their own transportation.

Are you opened July 4th?
No. If July 4th falls on a day during the week, it will not be an available choice to schedule.