ASTEME — Intro to Python Coding
ASTEME offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, providing hands-on learning experiences in subjects like Python coding, robotics, and engineering for va...
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads successfully and presents a professional image for their STEM summer camps. They are not listed as ACA accredited. The 'About Us' page mentions Dr. Argin as the founder and states they have been operating for 10 years, indicating a decade of experience in STEM education. ASTEME offers day camps with various programs, including 'Intro to Python Coding,' 'Robotics,' and 'Engineering,' targeting different age groups from 1st to 8th grade. The website emphasizes a project-based learning approach and experienced instructors. Google reviews for ASTEME show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum, knowledgeable instructors, and positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the website. Social media handles found are @asteme_stem on Instagram and asteme.stem on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
ASTEME — Intro to Python Coding is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2016 (10 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 8–15
- 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 — Intro to Python Coding
- What ages does ASTEME — Intro to Python Coding accept?
- ASTEME — Intro to Python Coding is open to children ages 8–15. 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 — Intro to Python Coding cost?
- ASTEME — Intro to Python 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 Python Coding's hours?
- ASTEME — Intro to Python 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.
- Who runs ASTEME — Intro to Python Coding?
- ASTEME — Intro to Python Coding 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 — Intro to Python Coding provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Intro to Python 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 Python Coding offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Intro to Python 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 Python Coding offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Intro to Python 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 Python Coding compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Intro to Python 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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