ASTEME — Intro to Coding
ASTEME offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, providing hands-on learning experiences in coding, robotics, and other scientific disciplines for variou...
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME summer camp website loads successfully and details various STEM programs, including 'Intro to Coding,' 'Robotics,' and 'Engineering.' Programs are offered for different age groups, such as grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-12, indicating a day camp format. The website lists a cost of $595 per week. ASTEME has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and the expertise of the instructors. The camp is not listed as accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Social media handles found are @asteme_stem on Instagram and astemeSTEM on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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: 5–12
- 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 — Intro to Coding
- What ages does ASTEME — Intro to Coding accept?
- ASTEME — Intro to Coding is open to children ages 5–12. 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 — Intro to Coding cost?
- ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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 — Intro to Coding's hours?
- ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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 — Intro to Coding provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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 — Intro to Coding offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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 — Intro to Coding offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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 — Intro to Coding compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Intro to Coding 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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