Part of Cassie Young's "Tips from a Camp Pro" series — insider advice from Camp Wildfolk's Founder + Executive Director, drawn from 15+ years working in LA day camps. Why independently-owned small camps bring more connection Before I founded Camp Wildfolk, I spent 15 years working in just about every kind of day camp the LA area has to offer — big and small, chain and independent. That experience is exactly why I built Wildfolk to be small and independently owned, and it's th

Tips from a Camp Pro is an ongoing series from Camp Wildfolk founder and Executive Director Cassie Young — known at camp as "Goldie Fox." Cassie has worked in Los Angeles day camps for 25 years and holds an MSW from UCLA specializing in children and families. Should my child attend one camp or several different camps each summer? One camp, for multiple sessions, is almost always the better choice for your child's experience — even if variety sounds appealing on paper. Many fa

Tips from a Camp Pro is an ongoing series from Camp Wildfolk founder and Executive Director Cassie Young — known at camp as "Goldie Fox." Cassie has worked in Los Angeles day camps for 25 years and holds an MSW from UCLA specializing in children and families. She is also an ACA-certified Camp Director. What should I ask a camp about staff background checks and safety before signing up? Choosing a camp comes down to trust, confidence, and a bit of gut feeling. Here's how to bu