Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 4–14
▌ Science/Tech · Ages 4–14

ASTEME: Future Cities

Los Angeles

ASTEME: Future Cities offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles for K-8 students, emphasizing hands-on projects in robotics, coding, and engineering.

▌ Editor's read The ASTEME: Future Cities website loads as a real camp site, offering day camps for students in grades K-8. The program focuses on STEM education with themes like robotics, coding, and engineering, and includes specific projects such as building a Mars Rover or designing a smart city. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no information provided regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for ASTEME (the parent organization) show a 4.9-star rating from 11 reviews, with parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Social media handles found are @asteme_official on Instagram and astemeofficial on Facebook, which showcase camp activities and student projects.

Who thrives here Ages 4–14

ASTEME: Future Cities fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given science/tech program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 4–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 1651 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (matches id 446 ASTEME address)
  • Cost notes: Pricing not publicly listed

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ASTEME: Future Cities

What ages does ASTEME: Future Cities accept?
ASTEME: Future Cities is open to children ages 4–14. 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: Future Cities cost?
ASTEME: Future Cities 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: Future Cities's hours?
ASTEME: Future Cities 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: Future Cities provide lunch?
ASTEME: Future Cities 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: Future Cities offer extended care?
Yes — ASTEME: Future Cities 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.
How does ASTEME: Future Cities compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
ASTEME: Future Cities 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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