Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight
Camp Mirman offers a variety of day camp programs for gifted children, focusing on academic enrichment, arts, and sports within a supportive school environment.
▌ Editor's read The Mirman School website (mirman.org/programs/camp-mirman) loads successfully and provides detailed information about Camp Mirman. The camp is a day camp program offered by the Mirman School, which is dedicated to gifted children. Programs are categorized into Academic, Arts, and Sports, with specific offerings like 'Hidden in Plain Sight' (a mystery-themed camp), 'Mirman Makers', and various sports clinics. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid. While not explicitly stated, the camp appears to leverage the school's facilities and educational philosophy. Google reviews for Mirman School average 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the school's enriching environment and dedicated staff, which likely extends to the camp. The camp is not ACA accredited, nor does it list a state license number on its website. Social media handles for the Mirman School are @mirmanschool on Instagram and MirmanSchool on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight 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
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 16180 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone: (310) 476-2868
- Cost notes: Contact for pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight
- What ages does Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight accept?
- Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight 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 Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight cost?
- Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact for pricing Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight?
- Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight provide lunch?
- Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight 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.
- How does Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Mirman — Hidden in Plain Sight 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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