Camp · Arts/Humanities · Ages 6–14
▌ Arts/Humanities · Ages 6–14

ASTEME: Creative Writing

Los Angeles

A creative writing camp designed to inspire young authors to develop their storytelling skills and imagination.

▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website (asteme.com/summer) loads successfully and provides information on various summer day camps for grades K-8, including a Creative Writing program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, indicating it is not ACA accredited. There is no mention of state licensing on the website. The 'About Us' section does not provide information on founders or years of operation. The website does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. ASTEME has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 106 reviews, with many positive comments praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. Social media handles found are @asteme_official on Instagram and astemeofficial on Facebook. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is not clearly stated but appears to be a private entity.

Who thrives here Ages 6–14

ASTEME: Creative Writing 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 arts/humanities 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts/Humanities
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 10920 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
  • Phone: (310) 893-0003
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Pricing not publicly listed

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ASTEME: Creative Writing

What ages does ASTEME: Creative Writing accept?
ASTEME: Creative Writing is open to children ages 6–14. 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: Creative Writing cost?
ASTEME: Creative Writing doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing not publicly listed Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are ASTEME: Creative Writing's hours?
ASTEME: Creative Writing 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.
Does ASTEME: Creative Writing provide lunch?
ASTEME: Creative Writing 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: Creative Writing offer extended care?
Yes — ASTEME: Creative Writing offers extended care (Morning: 8:00-9:00 AM, Afternoon: 3:00-5:30 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.

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