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Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp

Los Angeles · $480/week

Destination Science offers STEM-focused day camps for children aged 5-11, emphasizing hands-on learning in robotics, engineering, and science through engagin...

▌ Editor's read Destination Science is a day camp program that has been operating for 27 years, founded by Jay and Nancy Marks. The website, destinationscience.org, loads successfully and details various STEM-focused camps for children aged 5-11, including the 'Robot Olympic Challenge Camp.' The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:12 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable staff. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, with campers building robots, conducting experiments, and participating in challenges. The camp appears to be a for-profit organization, offering programs across multiple locations.
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Since 199927+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp 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
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Phone: (888) 909-2822
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $409-$554/week (varies by location and enrollment timing). Use code STEM20.

Runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 8 to Aug 7.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 8 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $449
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $449

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp

What ages does Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp accept?
Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp cost?
Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp publishes $480/week for the standard session. $409-$554/week (varies by location and enrollment timing). Use code STEM20. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp's hours?
Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp?
Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp 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 Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp provide lunch?
Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp 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 Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp offers extended care (Available at select locations). 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 Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Destination Science: Robot Olympic Challenge Camp 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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