Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots
An introduction to AI, machine learning, and how to make a computer think by creating your own chatbot.
▌ Editor's read The Club SciKidz Los Angeles website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their STEM-focused day camps. The 'About Us' page states that Club SciKidz was founded by Bob and Sue Hagan and has been operating for 28 years, demonstrating a long history in children's education. The camp explicitly mentions on their 'Safety' page that all staff members undergo background checks. The program type is clearly day camp, with various themed weeks including the 'Junior AI and Chat Bots' program. The owner type appears to be for-profit, as it is a franchise model. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Club SciKidz Los Angeles' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors.
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Since 199828+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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
- 1998 (28 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Address: 17239 Summer Maple Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
- Phone: (310) 467-1171
- Cost notes: $549/week
↗ What parents like
- Create your own personalized chatbot
- Learn about basic algorithms
↘ Watch for
- No sessions currently available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots
- What ages does Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots accept?
- Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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: Junior AI and Chat Bots cost?
- Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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: Junior AI and Chat Bots's hours?
- Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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: Junior AI and Chat Bots?
- Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots is operated by a private business, with 28 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: Junior AI and Chat Bots provide lunch?
- Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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: Junior AI and Chat Bots offer extended care?
- Yes — Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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: Junior AI and Chat Bots compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Club SciKidz: Junior AI and Chat Bots 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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