Since 1938, Camp Bob Waldorf has been the place where LA kids spend their summers outdoors. Seven sessions of overnight camp for grades 2 through 12, on 112 acres in the Verdugo Hills of Glendale.
Every camper rotates through activities throughout the summer. This means your child finds what they love and discovers things they didn’t know they could do.
Basketball, soccer, football, Ga-Ga, archery. Organized games and free play on our turf field and courts.
Climbing wall and high ropes. Trained ropes staff on site. Your child goes at their own pace.
Crafts, drama, singing, dance, and video production. Two dedicated art studios.
Horseback riding, hiking, animal care, cooking in our ranch kitchen, and time in the camp garden and greenhouse.
30-by-60-foot pool with certified lifeguards. Swim instruction and free swim daily.
Creek exploration, guided hikes through 112 acres, and time in our nature den learning about the local ecosystem.
Every camper rotates through activities throughout the summer. This means your child finds what they love and discovers things they didn’t know they could do.
Basketball, soccer, football, Ga-Ga, archery. Organized games and free play on our turf field and courts.
Climbing wall and high ropes. Trained ropes staff on site. Your child goes at their own pace.
Crafts, drama, singing, dance, and video production. Two dedicated art studios.
Horseback riding, hiking, animal care, cooking in our ranch kitchen, and time in the camp garden and greenhouse.
30-by-60-foot pool with certified lifeguards. Swim instruction and free swim daily.
Creek exploration, guided hikes through 112 acres, and time in our nature den learning about the local ecosystem.
Witherbee Wilderness Camp is a 10-day program for returning campers in grades 8 through 11. It starts at Camp Bob Waldorf and continues with a 7-day backpacking trip through Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Yosemite National Park, in partnership with Lasting Adventures.
This program is physically challenging. Campers hike with 30- to 40-pound backpacks over significant elevation changes. They cook over open fires, sleep outdoors, and live without electricity or plumbing for seven days.
All trips are led by trained wilderness guides from Lasting Adventures and Camp Bob Waldorf staff.
Campers who successfully complete a Witherbee Wilderness trip are eligible to apply for the Arnold S. Nelson College Scholarship.
Returning campers in grades 10 through 12 can step into real leadership roles at camp. Leaders-in-Training (LITs) work alongside cabin counselors, lead activities, and support younger campers.
Pillar Leaders take on roles tied to our four values: Community, Identity, Inclusion, and Respect. Both tracks include weekly leadership workshops and skills that show up on college applications and in real life.
A day at camp is packed full of activities that encourage campers to discover their interests and unique abilities. We strike a careful balance between structured programs and supervised free play, along with time as a full community and time spent in smaller groups according to grade level.
Your child wakes up in a cabin with their group, eats breakfast together in the dining hall, and heads into the morning rotation: sports, arts, ropes course, swimming, nature, ranch.
| 7:15 am | Good morning |
| 7:50 am | Fire Circle (full camp assembly & announcements) |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Cabin Clean Up |
| 9:30 am -12:30 pm | Cabin Rotations |
After lunch, campers choose afternoon electives.
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Elective Rotation |
| 3:30pm | Elective Rotation |
| 4:30 pm | Free Play and Snack |
| 5:30 pm | Shower Hour |
Evenings bring campfire, singing, skits, and stargazing. Counselors are with your child from wake-up to lights-out.
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:45 pm | Evening Activity |
| 8:45 pm | Closing Circle & Snack |
Camp Bob Waldorf is for kids currently in grades 2 through 12. Campers are grouped by grade and live in cabins with two to three trained counselors.
A day at camp is packed full of activities that encourage campers to discover their interests and unique abilities. We strike a careful balance between structured programs and supervised free play, along with time as a full community and time spent in smaller groups according to grade level.
Morning
Your child wakes up in a cabin with their group, eats breakfast together in the dining hall, and heads into the morning rotation: sports, arts, ropes course, swimming, nature, ranch.
| 7:15 am | Good morning |
| 7:50 am | Fire Circle (full camp assembly & announcements) |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Cabin Clean Up |
| 9:30 am -12:30 pm | Cabin Rotations |
Afternoon
After lunch, campers choose afternoon electives.
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Elective Rotation |
| 3:30pm | Elective Rotation |
| 4:30 pm | Free Play and Snack |
| 5:30 pm | Shower Hour |
Evening
Evenings bring campfire, singing, skits, and stargazing. Counselors are with your child from wake-up to lights-out.
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:45 pm | Evening Activity |
| 8:45 pm | Closing Circle & Snack |
We offer multiple session lengths throughout the summer. Check our Sessions & Rates page for specific dates.
Most kids miss home at some point. Our staff is trained to create a personalized support plan for each camper, and we stay in close contact with families when needed.
Our chef prepares three meals and three snacks daily. Menus are designed for kids and include options like scrambled eggs, taco bars, grilled chicken, and fresh fruit. Camp Bob Waldorf is a nut-free environment.
Yes. We regularly serve vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Our chef can accommodate a range of food allergies with advance notice. Let us know during registration.
We provide a detailed packing list after enrollment. Basics include comfortable clothing, layers for cool mornings, closed-toe shoes, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
You can reach a camp director on our emergency line at any time. Camp is a screen-free environment, so phones and tablets stay home. We send updates and photos through our parent portal.
Yes. Our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program is for campers in grades 10–11, and the Pillar Leaders program is for grades 11–12. See the Leadership Programs section above for details.
Campers hike mountainous terrain daily and carry 30 to 40 pound packs. We work with each camper’s fitness level. You need to be honest about your child’s abilities, and we’ll be honest if wilderness camp is the right fit.
Camp Bob Waldorf provides sleeping pads, sleeping bags, backpacks, and group gear. Your child brings weather-appropriate clothing and personal items. A full packing list is provided after enrollment.
Camp Bob Waldorf Inclusion Statement
Camp Bob Waldorf actively acknowledges and embraces the richness and full spectrum of the community. It is our commitment to create an environment where all voices will be heard and treated with respect. These standards are expected of our leadership, staff, and volunteers as Camp Bob Waldorf builds its diverse constituency with full acceptance, irrespective of gender, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, level of Jewish observance, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation.
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