ASTEME: Future Cities
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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare ASTEME: Future Cities with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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