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Camps for All

Our camps offer a wide range of activities, from sports and arts to STEM and leadership development. Campers will have the opportunity to try new things, challenge themselves, and learn from experienced instructors. Our goal is for every camper to leave camp feeling more confident, capable, and connected to their peers.

We believe that summer camp is a valuable opportunity for children to learn and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our dedicated staff is committed to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where campers can thrive. We strive to provide a well-rounded experience that combines fun and learning, allowing campers to discover their passions and develop important life skills.

We invite you to join us this summer for a memorable and enriching camp experience. Whether your child is interested in sports, arts, academics, or leadership, there is a camp for everyone at SPEF. Come and discover the magic of summer camp with us!

Spring Break Baseball & Softball Camp with Dodger’s Training Academy

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Forms & FAQs

Class Audit Request | High School Summer Classes Only

• Auditing a class is ideal when the grade or credits are not needed for graduation, or if the class is for preparation or transition.
• Auditing is also an option if a student is unable to satisfy the attendance policy due to planned absences that would normally result in the student being dropped from a class with a failing grade.
• Auditing results in no grade or credits for the class.

Fill out the Audit Request Form

Lunch Pin Form 

If your student is an SPUSD student and you have completed this paperwork with the District, you can pick up the paperwork on the last day of school and bring it with you to Summer School or Summer Camps. SPEF cannot access this paperwork for you – the parent must bring it to us, or a new form will need to be filled out.

On the first day of Summer School or Summer Camp:

  • Bring the form to the office or the Camp check-in
  • Put the medication in a clear plastic bag with your student’s picture on it
  • The Health Clerk, Office Staff, or Camp Staff will take it from you and meet your student

Medication On Campus Form

Registration Change Form

  • You can add classes and camps online. This form is for changes such as a dropped class or a class swap and refund requests.
  • Only a parent or guardian can request a schedule change or refund.
  • Once an enrollment is submitted, the refund policy applies.
  • Contact SPEF (626) 441-5810 ext. 1163 with questions or email info@spef4kids.org.
  • Students dismissed for disciplinary action for Summer School or Summer Camps will not be eligible for any refund.
Class Change/Drop Policy
Changes/Swaps = $25

Class Drops/Cancelations = $75/period non-refundable deposit
Camp Drops/Cancelations = $75 (Soccer & half day camps) or $150 non-refundable deposit

Dates to Be Aware Of:
SUMMER SCHOOL:

  • March – Refund less the $75 per-period non-refundable deposit.
  • April to May 13 – After deducting the non-refundable $ 75-per-period deposit, we will refund 50% of the amount paid.
  • No refunds will be given after May 13.
SUMMER CAMPS:

  • Camp Drops/Cancelations = $75 (Soccer & half day camps) or $150 non-refundable deposit
  • One month before camp, after deducting the above non-refundable deposit, we will refund 50% of the money paid
  • 2 weeks before camp, there is no refund

Registration Change Form

Transcript Request for Non-SPUSD Students

  • This form is for non-SPUSD students to request a transcript.
  • A $10 fee is assessed for this service.
  • Transcripts must be received by your school in the official sealed envelope in order to be valid.
  • Transcripts may be delayed if the student has an unresolved financial obligation to SPEF.
  • If you want a transcript sent to your home school, submit this form and mail or drop off a payment to the SPEF office at 1100 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA 91030, or we can charge the fee on your card used to pay for Summer School.

Transcript Request Form for Non-SPUSD Students

SPEF will make every effort to provide additional classes; unfortunately, it is not always possible to meet demand for a particular class once it becomes full.

  • There is no change fee for changes due to a space becoming available in a waitlisted class
  • When a space in a waitlisted class becomes available, SPEF will add your student to the class, remove your student from the original class, and email you. Putting your student on the waitlist verifies you want the class. Once we remove your student from the original class to the waitlisted class, we can’t move them back.
  • By Summer, many classes will fill – If you want your student in class, we encourage you to pick an alternative class
  • Parents/Guardians are responsible for adding their student to the waitlist; the SPEF office cannot add your student to the waitlist
  • SPEF is not able to answer questions about waitlist positions
  • SPEF will contact you if a space in class becomes available – if you aren’t contacted, your student will probably not be able to join that waitlisted class this Summer
  • Please fill out a separate form for each class

Waitlist Form For Full Classes

SPEF recognizes that some families may need assistance to help their students attend Summer School. Each year, SPEF sets aside funds to assist families in need.

  • Tuition Assistance is limited, so early application is encouraged.
  • Only current SPUSD students or South Pasadena residents are eligible.
  • Applications will be evaluated in order received, based on financial hardship.
  • Supporting documents are: Taxes, W2 tax form, and other documents that help support your request.
  • All information submitted, including all supporting documentation, is deleted or shredded at the completion of the process.
  • All parents/guardians –Please provide income information for both parents.
  • Assistance provided: 25% for Afterschool, Musicals, and Camps, and 25-50% for Summer School. Consider other options such as an Installment Plan, which can be set up during the final stage of enrollment.
  • Enroll your student(s) in classes, and when the payment section comes up, check the box ‘Pay In Office With Check’. Fill this form out and provide your documentation no more than 24 hours after enrollment. We will not require payment until after the application has been reviewed.
  • Documentation: 1. Tax Return, 2. W2 or Pay Stubs, 3. Any other supporting documentation you would like to share.
  • Please provide your most recent tax return as one of your supporting documents.
  • Enrollment in classes is subject to registration procedures and availability.
  • If you enroll first and do not submit this application or documentation withing 48 hours to spetersen@spef4kids.org, your classes will be dropped to allow others to enroll.

Submit all paperwork, supporting documentation, and printed online enrollment.  Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.  Enrollment in classes is subject to registration procedures and availability.

Tuition Assistance Application

If you have participated in SPEF Enrichment Programs before such as Afterschool, Summer School, or Camps, you will use the same account to register. When Registration opens on March 6, go to www.SPEF4kids.campbrainregistration.com and click on the link to ‘Online Enrolment’. Log back into your account, update Household, Medical information and your student’s grade, and then register your student in classes.

New Families to SPEF Programs:

Create your Family Account now, and be ready when Registration begins. Go to www.SPEF4kids.campbrainregistration.com and click on the link to ‘Online Enrollment’.

• Use the ‘New user sign-up option’.
• Add Household Information.
• Save your Changes, then you are ready to go for future programs such as Summer School, Summer Camps & Afterschool.
• Once Registration opens you will be asked to confirm information and then you will be able to register your student.

General Notes:

  • Use the student’s grade in Fall of 2026 to register.
  • You are welcome to log back in and add camps.
  • You can reset your own password.

Payment in full or commitment to a payment plan is expected at the time of registration. There are various payment options at check-out.

  • Pay in Full by Credit Card.
  • Pay by Installment using a Credit Card. By registering in a class and electing to pay by installment, you authorize SPEF to run your credit card on the dates for your chosen installment plan. The earlier you sign up, the more installment options are available to you when you check-out. For Example:
    • Sign up by March 8 your installment schedule will be:
      • Deposit + 3 installments on April 5, May 3, and May 31
    • Sign up by March 15:
      • Deposit + 2 installments on April 12 and May 10
    • Sign up by April 12:
      • Deposit + balance on May 10
  • Deposit: The deposit per camp is $150. Deposits are non-refundable. 
  • Please contact the SPEF office if you need to update your credit card information between installments.
  • Pay by Cash or Check: If you want to pay by cash or check, payment must be received at the SPEF Office within 48 hours of registration, or your student risks being dropped from their camp. You can select this payment option at check-out until May 31.
  • After May 31st, payment must be made in full by credit card to complete your registration. If you need to arrange an alternative method of payment after this date, please contact the SPEF Office. Your registration is not complete until you have put in place a plan to pay in full.
  • Returned check or denied credit card: A service charge of $25.00 will be assessed for a returned check or excessive follow up of a denied credit card.
  • Refunds for camps will be honored minus the deposit up until 1 month prior to the camp. Once we have entered a month prior to the camp then no refunds will be available. If you have any questions regarding payment, contact the SPEF office.

SPEF offers Summer Camps classes based on confirmed Registration. Changes to your student’s registration affect SPEF scheduling and material purchase decisions. By registering in a class with SPEF, you are confirming that you have read and understand SPEF’s change and refund policies.

  • Refund Policy: Once you register, we will refund money paid less the non-refundable deposit of $75 (Soccer & half day camps) or $150 (other full day camps). A month out, after deducting the non-refundable deposit, we will refund 50% of money paid. 2 weeks out, there is no refund.
  • Change Policy: The SPEF office can make changes to your child’s camp. A change fee of $25 may be charged at the time of the change if supplies have been purchased for camp.
  • Requests for changes and refunds must be made in writing by submitting the Registration Change Form: Registration Change Form.
  • Refunds will be processed within ten working days of receipt of the Change Form or email and issued in the original form of payment. SPEF’s refund and change policy are uniformly applied. Only a parent or guardian can request a refund.
  • If a student is asked to go home based on inappropriate behavior, they will be sent home for the day. If this happens a second time with that same student, they will be dismissed from the remainder of the summer camp, without refund.

We will email you the key information about your child’s Summer Camp the Friday prior to camp.

The information in this email will include:

  • Time
  • Location
  • Lunch details (All day camps will require your students to bring a lunch)
  • Any items your child might need for the camp
  • Any details specific to the camp you enrolled in
  • Sign-in and Sign-out procedures

If you have question regarding Camp prior to the email you are always welcome to call the SPEF office at 626.441.5810 ext. 1163 and we will be happy to answer them.