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Valley Trails Camp

★★★★ 4.351 reviewsCastaic, CA

Valley Trails Summer Camp · Private

Valley Trails is a summer day camp (operating 56 years) with two Los Angeles-area locations - Tarzana and the VT Ranch in Santa Clarita - offering flexible scheduling, extended hours, and transportation. Campers build social and '21st-century' skills through recreation-based programming, and the camp is ACA-accredited and a WAIC member.

Camps

CampDatesAgesPriceStatus
Week 1 - Pirate Week9:00am3:30pmRegister →Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026$570/wkPast season
Week 2 - World Cup Week9:00am3:30pmRegister →Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026$570/wkPast season
Week 3 - Bon Voyage Week (4 day week, closed July 3)9:00am3:30pmRegister →Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026$570Past season

Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.

The practical details

Daily hours
9:00am–3:30pm
Ages
Grades 010
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Valley Trails Summer Camp
Lunch IncludedBefore/After CareBus PickupSibling DiscountWater ActivitiesCIT ProgramEarly Bird Discount
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Valley Trails Summer Camp directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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Accreditations & licensing

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ACA Accredited
Meets the American Camp Association's health, safety, and program standards, reviewed on a recurring accreditation cycle.

As stated by the camp or listed in the accrediting organization's directory — confirm current status with the accreditor.

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★★★paulina pompa

I recently went on a 4th grade field trip with my son. Before going, I looked at the reviews and saw a lot of positive feedback, but those reviews were mostly from two years ago. I wish I had checked the more recent ones, because our experience with the staff was disappointing. The place itself offered great activities for the kids, and my son truly had a wonderful time. He enjoyed the hands- on learning and had fun throughout the day. However, the staff were not friendly and came across as rude. We did arrive late, which I understand can be inconvenient, but it still doesn't excuse the way some of the adults in our group were spoken to. Throughout the visit, it felt like we were being rushed through the activities, which took an even better experience. Overall, the kids had fun and the activities were great, but the attitude and behavior of the staff really affected the visit. I hope future groups have a better experience with the workers there.

★★★★★Olga Gomzhina

Valley Trails Summer Camp is an absolute gem! The staff truly knows how to engage kids in a way that's both fun and secure. My child eagerly anticipates returning every summer. The convenience of both bus transportation and drop-off options is a huge plus. The camp offers a wide range of exciting activities, including a pool, a thrilling zip line, high ropes, arts and crafts, archery, and more. Each week brings a new theme, such as Color Week or Gymnastics Week, keeping the fun fresh and exciting. The food is fantastic, and even the pickiest eaters are well-catered to. My child has also made many new friends to explore each week's theme with. It's clear that Valley Trails goes the extra mile to ensure a memorable and positive experience for every child.

stephanie batres

Went as a parent chaperone on a field trip here. It was 2 hrs of nothing! Grinding corn and playing with sticks and rope. Videos are not allowed and now I know why. I don't know how much the school paid but not worth it. The kids were disappointed to say the least.

★★★★Jim Kara

Taking the kids here was a fun experience! We enjoyed the activities, playground and the escape from the city.

★★★★Lisa Ayala

Wanna be a 49'er? VT Ranch is the place! My 4th grader & his classmates came here on 3/14/17. We were about 150 people total. They were very well organized and educational. Lots of activities planned, plenty of time to complete them before lunch. We learned that this place runs by appt only, so our school was the only on there that day The kids took over the jobs of a 49'er miner! Panning for gold, making butter, brick-making etc. The kids loved every activity! We had about 4 hrs total, including lunch (we provided). ..and after lunch? A PLAYGROUND!! These folks know kids well, they had a huge full playground area next to the shaded lunch tables. They even had a B-ball hoop & balls! They run kids camp programs throughout the year. **I kept 1 star off as they had a wheelchair accessible drop off, but after that, getting around the activities was rough. We had a student on crutches (who had a parent with him) who had a rough time getting around. It would've been great if they had some trails linking the activity centers. It was all uphill and bumpy terrain! Also, not every area had shade, BRING SUNSCREEN & A HAT!!** Overall, we all had a fun field trip!!

$570 per weekVisit camp website