Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer
Learn about our amazing planet and how to keep it beautiful and healthy by exploring nature.
▌ Editor's read The Club SciKidz Los Angeles website loads successfully and presents a professional appearance, detailing various STEM-focused day camps. The 'About Us' page indicates that Club SciKidz was founded by Bob and Sue Hagan and has been operating for 27 years, starting in 1997. The camp is a for-profit entity. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff members undergo background checks. 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. The 'Junior Eco Explorer' program is specifically designed for younger campers, focusing on environmental science through hands-on experiments. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @clubscikidzla and a Facebook page 'ClubSciKidzLA'.
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Since 199927+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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
- 1999 (27 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 7–11
- 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
- Learn about different kinds of trees
- Explore organisms and habitats
↘ Watch for
- No sessions currently available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer
- What ages does Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer accept?
- Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer is open to children ages 7–11. 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 Eco Explorer cost?
- Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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 Eco Explorer's hours?
- Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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 Eco Explorer?
- Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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: Junior Eco Explorer provide lunch?
- Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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 Eco Explorer offer extended care?
- Yes — Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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 Eco Explorer compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Club SciKidz: Junior Eco Explorer 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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