Club SciKidz Los Angeles
STEM-focused day camp offering a variety of science and technology programs for children.
▌ Editor's read The Club SciKidz Los Angeles website loads successfully and presents a professional interface for a day camp. The 'About Us' page states that Club SciKidz was founded in 1997 by Frank and Mary Jo Scarpino, indicating 28 years of operation. The camp is a for-profit entity. They offer a wide range of STEM-focused day camps for children aged 4-15, with specific programs like 'Nintendo Labo' and 'Robotics'. The website explicitly mentions that all staff are background checked, fingerprinted, and CPR/First Aid certified, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While the specific Los Angeles location does not have a Google review rating readily available, the national Club SciKidz brand generally receives positive feedback. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
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Since 199828+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–13
Club SciKidz Los Angeles 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
- 1998 (28 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Address: 10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Phone: 310-876-0900
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Camp price range is from $400-$500 per week. Half day camps are priced starting at $329 per week.
↗ What parents like
- Offers a wide variety of STEM camps
- Hands-on experiments and projects
↘ Watch for
- No refunds after June 1st
- Extra cost for extended care
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Club SciKidz Los Angeles
- What ages does Club SciKidz Los Angeles accept?
- Club SciKidz Los Angeles is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Los Angeles cost?
- Club SciKidz Los Angeles publishes $450/week for the standard session. Camp price range is from $400-$500 per week. Half day camps are priced starting at $329 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Club SciKidz Los Angeles's hours?
- Club SciKidz Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
- Club SciKidz Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles provide lunch?
- Club SciKidz Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles offer extended care?
- Yes — Club SciKidz Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Club SciKidz Los Angeles 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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