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Enroll your child today for a summer they’ll never forget.

Enrollment for Summer 2026 is open. Choose your child’s session, complete the application, and our registration team will follow up within one week. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify.

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Eligibility Criteria

CBW is a camp for campers currently in 2nd-12th grade. Prior to the camp session, our Associate Director will contact caregivers/parents to determine if Camp Bob Waldorf will be a successful match for your camper.

Our top priority is the physical and emotional safety of all members of the camp community. We count on caregivers/parents to disclose any specific needs or behaviors, previous or existing, that may be challenging during the camp experience.

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Types of Needs and Behaviors that Camp Bob Waldorf Evaluates

  1. A child who requires medical attention beyond the capacity of our health center and whose participation in the overall camp program would be harmful to their medical condition.
  2. A child who requires one-on-one supervision in a school setting.
  3. A child who has difficulty blending into, cooperating, and following rules in a living or classroom situation with children their own age.
  4. A child who has displayed physical, emotional, or verbal aggression and has harmed (or attempted to harm) another person or their property during the past year.
  5. A child who has displayed self-destructive or suicidal tendencies within the past 6-12 months.
  6. A child who has been hospitalized for psychiatric care within the past 6-12 months.
  7. A child who is involved with illegal substances (drugs, alcohol) and/or cannot respect that we are a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free community.
  8. A child who cannot respect boundaries around sexual behavior and compromises the safety of others.
  9. A child who has any history or tendencies to set or play with fire.
  10. A child who has been suspended from school in the last 12 months.
  11. A child who walks or runs away from the classroom or other space.

Financial assistance for every family

Cost should never keep your child from camp. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. 

Download the form below, submit it with proof of income, and complete your camper application to get started.

Download Assistance Form

Camp scholarships are awarded, in part, by the generosity of the following organizations:

Jewish Federation Los Angeles
Samueli Foundation

FAQs

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.

We offer summer camps, weekend retreats, wilderness experiences, leadership programs, and specialty sessions throughout the year. Each program runs different dates. See Sessions & Rates for the full schedule.

The cost for summer camp will be tiered pricing starting at $600. 100% of families receive financial assistance. Whether your family needs sliding scale, partial support, or full scholarship, we make camp affordable. 

Everything. Meals (all dietary needs accommodated), lodging, activities, supervision, instructional materials, and supplies. If it happens at camp, it's covered.

We'll send a detailed packing list with your confirmation. Basics: linens, toiletries, weather-appropriate clothing, medications, comfort items (stuffed animal, photo from home). We'll give you everything you need. See CBW Summer Camp Packing List (En español)

We accommodate all of them. Nut-free campus. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, Kosher-style meals all available. Tell us on the application; our kitchen handles the rest.

We have an infirmary on campus staffed with trained medical professionals. Medications are managed safely and securely. You'll provide a full health history during enrollment. We take health seriously.

Yes. We honor cabin requests when possible. If your child has a friend also attending, let us know during enrollment. We'll do our best to cabin them together. Friendship makes camp even better.

Notification in writing of any cancelations at least 30 days prior to the start of the camp session will result in a full refund, less the $100 paid non-refundable deposit.

  • Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the start of the camp session, including no-shows, are NOT eligible for a refund.
  • In the case of cancellation, at the advisement of Camp health staff, a full refund will be made, less an administrative processing fee. If the cancellation is made during a camp session, a refund will be made that is pro-rated to the number of days that will be missed.
  • In the case of cancellation because Camp Bob Waldorf is forced to cease operations, a full refund will be made.
  • In the case of a medical reason for cancellation that is not made at the advisement of camp health staff, we ask that you submit a written medical notification from the advising healthcare provider.
  • If your camper is dismissed from camp for camper code of conduct violations, no refund will be issued.
  • If a camper misses any days of camp once their session has begun, no refund will be issued for the missed days.

In the case of a cancellation that is not outlined above, no refund will be made.

IMPORTANT: Any off-season programs (weekend retreats), DO NOT offer any form of refund or credit.

If you have any questions regarding our Refund Policy, please contact us at 818-957-4900 or at Registration@campbobwaldorf.org

*Si necesita la información en español, contáctenos al 818-957-4900 o registration@campbobwaldorf.org

Call us: 818-957-4900. Or visit our Contact Page for additional options. We're happy to answer questions.

Yes, absolutely. We have a comprehensive youth safeguarding commitment. All staff complete background checks and safeguarding training. We maintain strict supervision ratios, clear reporting protocols, and ongoing staff education. Your child's safety is our highest priority.

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