The full day summer camps Conejo Valley families use most run roughly $215 to $285 per week in 2026. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley charge $215 per week at the early bird rate and $225 regular for ages 4 to 13, while Southeast Ventura County YMCA Base Camp for TK through 5th grade runs $270 for members and $285 for non members on a four to five day schedule. Specialty and half day options range from about $102.50 per week up to $500 per week for the Conejo Recreation and Park District therapeutic recreation camp.
Key Takeaways
- Full day summer camps in the Conejo Valley cost roughly $215 to $285 per week in 2026, depending on provider and membership status.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley charge $215 per week early bird and $225 regular for ages 4 to 13 at 699 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village.
- Southeast Ventura County YMCA Base Camp for TK through 5th grade costs $270 per week for members and $285 for non members, with free extended care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- A nine week Conejo Valley summer costs $923 with half day club camps versus $3,150 using daily drop in rates, a difference of more than $2,200 per child.
- CRPD Therapeutic Recreation Camp at The Oaks, 186 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, costs $500 per week for ages 13 to 22, the highest published rate in the area.
Every February, the same conversation happens in the pickup line at Lang Ranch Elementary and outside the Conejo Community Center on Hendrix Avenue. Parents compare camp spreadsheets, because nine weeks of summer at $270 per week is $2,430 per child, and the good sessions fill in days. Here is the current picture on Thousand Oaks summer camps, the day camps Westlake Village families rely on, and what each one costs.
What do summer camps in the Conejo Valley actually cost?
The market splits into three tiers. Nonprofit club camps sit at the bottom, YMCA branch camps in the middle, and university, farm, and specialty programs at the top. The Boys & Girls Clubs run Camp Anderson, Camp Morton, and Camp Notter out of 699 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village at $215 to $225 per week full day, $102.50 to $112.50 half day, and $70 for a single drop in day. The YMCA operates camp at its branches, including Yarrow Family YMCA at 31105 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, with camp hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and extended care from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. at no additional charge, which quietly makes it a strong value for two working parents.
Weekly Cost of Conejo Valley Summer Camps, 2026
Source: published 2026 rates from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, Southeast Ventura County YMCA, and Conejo Recreation and Park District.
Which camps serve Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village, and what ages do they take?
The Conejo Recreation and Park District runs the deepest bench: Wildwood Bold, Wildwood Brave, Creekside, Little Folks, and the Newbury Park camp, each with its own published daily calendar. Beyond CRPD, Camp Turtle Rock operates at Cal Lutheran University on West Olsen Road with archery, a rock wall, and water slides for ages 5 to 14, and Underwood Family Farms on Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark runs farm camp for ages 4 to 10. The Conejo Valley Guide camp directory also tracks Camp Westlake at Berniece Bennett Park, Bobbie's dance camps in Newbury Park, Brit West Soccer, and Camp Wildcraft in Calabasas and Malibu.
| Program | Location | Ages or Grades | Hours | 2026 Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs (Anderson, Morton, Notter) | 699 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village | 4 to 13 | Full or half day | $215 early bird, $225 regular; $102.50 to $112.50 half day; $70 drop in day |
| YMCA Base Camp (Conejo Valley and Yarrow branches) | Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village | TK through 5th | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., care 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $270 member, $285 non member |
| CRPD day camps (Wildwood Bold, Brave, Creekside, Little Folks, Newbury Park) | Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park | Varies by camp | Full day sessions, June through August | Rates in the 2026 Summer Packet; $25 nonrefundable deposit per week |
| Camp Turtle Rock | Cal Lutheran, 60 W. Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks | 5 to 14 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Tuition varies; extended care $14 to $26 per day |
| Underwood Farm Camp | 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark | 4 to 10 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | $225, siblings about $200 |
| CRPD Therapeutic Recreation Camp | The Oaks, 186 W. Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks | 13 to 22 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., care 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $500 |
How much does a full summer of day camp add up to?
Conejo Valley schools break for roughly nine weeks. Multiply that out and the spread between the cheapest and most expensive coverage strategy is more than $2,200 per child. Families who piece together half days at the Clubs pay about $923 for the summer. Families who default to daily drop in rates pay about $3,150 for the same nine weeks, which is the single most common budgeting mistake I see. The same arithmetic habit that saves you four figures on camp is the one that matters when you are running the real numbers on what a Conejo Valley mortgage costs.
Total Cost of a Nine Week Summer, by Camp Strategy
Source: 2026 published weekly rates multiplied across a nine week Conejo Valley summer break.
When does summer camp registration open in the Conejo Valley?
CRPD publishes its summer program guide in early spring and holds priority registration for in district residents who live in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and the Ventura County side of Westlake Village. That single sentence explains why families touring homes near the Los Angeles County line ask me about district boundaries. Out of district households register later, after the popular weeks are gone. YMCA discounted pricing has historically closed around April 1, and CRPD requires a $25 nonrefundable deposit per camp week with refund requests due at least two weeks before the session starts. Financial assistance is available to in district residents through the district's recreation office. If you are new to the area and still learning the seasonal rhythm here, our roundup of the best family outings around Thousand Oaks covers the weekends between sessions, and our list of indoor spots parents actually recommend covers the June gloom mornings.
How do kids camps in Ventura County affect where families buy homes?
More than buyers expect. CRPD manages more than 50 community parks, and its partner agency oversees roughly 15,000 acres of open space and about 140 miles of trails, which is the infrastructure most of these camps run on. The district has historically drawn close to 70 percent of its operating budget from property taxes, so the 1 percent base rate and special assessments on your Ventura County tax bill are directly funding the camp your child attends. In a city of roughly 126,000 residents, according to US Census figures for Thousand Oaks, that shared funding produces a density of programming that is hard to find at the same price point in much of Los Angeles County.
Median sale prices across Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village have held above $1 million in recent cycles, and you can verify the current month through the Redfin Data Center. Families weighing an Agoura Hills address against a Newbury Park one should understand that the county line changes camp eligibility, tax treatment, and school assignment all at once. We break down how the two counties treat property taxes differently and how the local high schools compare, with ratings for each on GreatSchools.
Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Camps in the Conejo Valley
What is the cheapest full day summer camp in Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village?
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley at $215 per week early bird, or $225 regular, for ages 4 to 13. Half day coverage drops to $102.50 per week at the early bird rate.
Do any Conejo Valley camps include extended care at no extra cost?
Yes. Southeast Ventura County YMCA Base Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free extended care from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. By contrast, Camp Turtle Rock at Cal Lutheran charges $14 to $26 per camper per day for its 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. window.
Are there camps for teens and young adults with disabilities?
CRPD runs a therapeutic recreation summer camp for ages 13 to 22 at The Oaks on West Hillcrest Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at $500 per week with extended care included at no additional charge.
Does living in Thousand Oaks or Newbury Park get you better camp access?
Yes. In district residents of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and the Ventura County portion of Westlake Village get priority registration and access to financial assistance. This is one of several practical details worth understanding before you write an offer, alongside the inspection issues that catch buyers here off guard.
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