Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15)
A deep dive into strategic gameplay, teamwork, and game analysis in a Minecraft Esports academy.
▌ Editor's read The Club SciKidz Los Angeles website loads successfully and presents a professional interface for their STEM-focused day camps. The organization was founded by Bob and Sue Hagan and has been operating for 27 years, indicating significant experience in children's programming. While the specific Los Angeles location does not appear to be ACA accredited, the national Club SciKidz brand is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and that a nurse is on staff, addressing safety concerns. The ESports Minecraft Academy is a day camp program for ages 11-15, focusing on game design, strategy, and competitive play within Minecraft. Google reviews for Club SciKidz Los Angeles are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @clubscikidzla and a Facebook page ClubSciKidzLA, which are actively updated with camp information and photos.
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) 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
- 1999 (27 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Phone: (310) 467-1171
- Cost notes: $549/week
↗ What parents like
- Learn strategic gameplay
- Focus on teamwork and communication
↘ Watch for
- No sessions currently available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15)
- What ages does Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) accept?
- Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) cost?
- Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) publishes $549/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15)'s hours?
- Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) runs 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15)?
- Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) is operated by a private business, with 27 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 Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) provide lunch?
- Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) 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 Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) offer extended care?
- Yes — Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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.
- How does Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Club SciKidz: ESports Minecraft Academy (Ages 11-15) 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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