Our Approach
We have a developmental approach and strive to provide quality, fun and well rounded programs for all of our participants. Since 2003 we have made it our mission to develop programs that serve with joy! Our staff truly enjoy working with children and this can be seen on a daily basis. We urge you to come and see this for yourselves!
Our Story
Bridget Nelson brings over 28 years of experience in running child care and early childhood education, and youth programming. She has successfully operated licensed child care programs since 2003, including seasonal camps, enrichment classes, and after-school programs serving children in elementary and middle school. As an Executive Director and co-owner of Little Learners, LLC, she provides leadership in program development, staff training, family engagement, and daily operations across a range of educational and recreational programs.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Mount St. Mary’s University and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from California State University, Northridge. In addition, she has completed over 40 units in Child Development, coursework toward Educational Therapy certification, and continues to participate in ongoing professional development. Bridget holds a California Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Her leadership philosophy emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice, program innovation, and child-centered learning environments. She is certified in the Handwriting Without Tears program, a research-based multisensory curriculum used in the Ladybugs Pre-K classroom to support early literacy development. Bridget’s hands-on, collaborative approach ensures programs are structured, engaging, and aligned with quality standards and district expectations.
Carly Armacost brings over 25 years of experience in early childhood education and school-age programming and serves as an Executive Director and co-owner of Little Learners, LLC. Her career reflects long-term leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of after-school programs, enrichment classes, and seasonal camp services for children from early childhood through middle school.
Carly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, Northridge and has completed extensive coursework in Early Childhood Education. She is currently completing her California Child Development Program Director Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
In her role, Carly provides comprehensive leadership in staffing management, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, and performance evaluation of instructional and support staff. She has established structured systems for staff training and professional development to ensure consistency, accountability, and continuous program improvement. Her leadership contributes directly to program quality, operational efficiency, and positive relationships with local partners.
Carly is known for her ability to adapt programming to meet evolving requirements, implement continuous improvement strategies, and lead teams in delivering high-quality services. Her leadership strengthens program effectiveness, staff performance, and student experience across all program areas.
Meet the Team
Camp Calabasas and Little Learners has a staff who dedicate themselves to providing quality programs to those we serve. Our staff are all over the age of 18 and are attending college or hold degrees in child centered fields. Staff attend classes, seminars, are CPR/First Aid Certified, and stay on top of new things in the field to continues to enhance your child's camp experience.
Raquel Avila-Camou
Assistant Program Director
Camp Calabasas Program
Little Learners Kinder Program
Ms. Raquel has held many different roles during her time working at Camp Calabasas. She grows more within each position she holds and that has ultimately led her to being the Assistant Program Director. Ms. Raquel is easily approachable and makes it a point to know the participants and their parents on a personal level. Her dedication to developing programs is crucial to the success of various programs.
Jazmyne Chavez
Assistant Program Director
Little Learners Kinder Program
Ms. Jazmyne has been working with the youngest campers during her time working at Camp Calabasas. Her success in developing and supervising our Kinder Program has provided a quality program for all of our participants. Ms. Jazmyne brings a lot to all of our programs and she is a valued member of our team.
All Other Staff
All of our Little Learners and Camp Calabasas staff members work to provide a great experience for all those who attend our programs. Staff members are assigned to specific grade levels and support one another in providing quality programs for each participant.
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