Camp Mirman — Starship Earth
Camp Mirman's Starship Earth program offers a day camp experience for gifted children, focusing on science,...
▌ Editor's read The Mirman School website loads successfully and provides detailed information about Camp Mirman's Starship Earth program. The camp is a day camp for gifted children, offering a variety of STEAM-focused activities such as robotics, coding, game design, and creative arts. Mirman School, founded in 1962 by Dr. Ernest P. Mirman and Balfoura Mirman, has been operating for over 60 years, suggesting a long-standing commitment to education. While the camp itself is not explicitly listed as ACA accredited, it operates under the umbrella of the Mirman School, which is a well-established educational institution. Google reviews for Mirman School average 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with parents often praising the school's challenging curriculum and supportive environment for gifted students. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @mirmanschool and a Facebook page MirmanSchool, both actively showcasing school and camp activities. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff.
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Camp Mirman — Starship Earth 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
- 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: 5–12
- Address: 16180 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone: (310) 476-2868
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Contact for pricing
↗ What parents like
- For gifted children
- Hands-on experiences
↘ Watch for
- No price listed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Mirman — Starship Earth
- What ages does Camp Mirman — Starship Earth accept?
- Camp Mirman — Starship Earth 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 — Starship Earth cost?
- Camp Mirman — Starship Earth 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 — Starship Earth?
- Camp Mirman — Starship Earth 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 — Starship Earth provide lunch?
- Camp Mirman — Starship Earth 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 — Starship Earth compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Mirman — Starship Earth 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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