Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 5–15 · $595/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 5–15

ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History

Westwood · $595/week · ★ 4.6 (10 reviews)

ASTEME offers day camps in Los Angeles focusing on STEM, Chinese language, and martial arts for children from kindergarten through 8th grade.

▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads as a real camp site, offering summer day camps in Los Angeles. The program integrates STEM, Chinese language, and martial arts for K-8th graders, with a weekly cost of $595. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. ASTEME was founded by Dr. Ben Zhang, a former UCLA professor, and has been operating for 10 years, according to their 'About Us' page. Google reviews for 'ASTEME' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum, dedicated instructors, and the positive impact on their children's academic and personal growth. The website mentions a 'highly qualified' staff but does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. Social media handles include @astemecenter on Instagram and astemecenter on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 1651 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone: (310) 650-0919
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History

What ages does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History accept?
ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History is open to children ages 5–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History cost?
ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History's hours?
ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History?
ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History is operated by a private business, with 10 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History provide lunch?
ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History offer extended care?
Yes — ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History offers extended care (8:00 AM–9:00 AM and 3:00 PM–5:30 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History offer financial aid?
Yes — ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
ASTEME — Chinese Martial Arts: Science Language and History is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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