ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps
ASTEME offers hands-on STEM day camps in Los Angeles for children aged 5-14, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging projects.
▌ Editor's read The ASTEME website loads successfully and details their summer day camps for children aged 5-14, with programs running from June 10th to August 9th, 2024. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The 'About Us' page states that ASTEME has been operating for 10 years and was founded by Dr. Argin. The camp offers various weekly themes such as 'Robotics & Coding,' 'Space & Rocketry,' and 'Chemistry & Biology.' Google reviews for ASTEME show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, knowledgeable instructors, and the positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The program is clearly a day camp format, running from 9 AM to 3 PM with extended care options.
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Since 201610+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–5
ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. science/tech programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
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: 4–5
- 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps
- What ages does ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps accept?
- ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps is open to children ages 4–5. 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps cost?
- ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps's hours?
- ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps?
- ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps provide lunch?
- ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps offer extended care?
- Yes — ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps offer financial aid?
- Yes — ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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 — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ASTEME — Pre-ASTEME Science Camps 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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