Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight
A themed day camp with weekly sessions focusing on hands-on, inquiry-based learning and exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Mirman School website loads successfully, detailing Camp Mirman's offerings. The camp is a day camp for K-8 students, with various themed weeks, including 'Hidden in Plain Sight.' Mirman School, founded in 1962, has been operating for over 60 years, indicating a long-standing educational presence. The camp is an extension of the school, which is dedicated to gifted children. The website states that all Camp Mirman staff undergo background checks and receive training in safety, first aid, and activity leadership. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the established infrastructure and reputation of the Mirman School. Google reviews for Mirman School average 4.6 stars from 100 reviews, with parents praising the school's academic rigor and supportive environment, which likely extends to the camp program. Social media handles for the school are @mirman_school on Instagram and MirmanSchool on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Session lengths
- 4-day · 5-day (full week)
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–14
- Address: 16180 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone: (310) 476-2868
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost not listed on website.
↗ What parents like
- Weekly themed sessions
- Focus on inquiry-based learning
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not available online
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight
- What ages does Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight accept?
- Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight cost?
- Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not listed on website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight?
- Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight is operated by a school program, with 60 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 Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight provide lunch?
- Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: 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 — Jun 29–Jul 3: Hidden in Plain Sight compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Mirman — Jun 29–Jul 3: 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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