ESTEAM — Community Science
ESTEAM Community Science offers engaging, hands-on STEM activities for children aged 6-17 at various Los Angeles County Parks locations.
▌ Editor's read The ESTEAM Community Science program is operated by Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, offering day camp experiences focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) for children aged 6-17. The website, parks.lacounty.gov/esteam/, loads successfully and provides details on program locations, dates, and activities. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. As a municipal program, it is likely covered under county regulations rather than state camp licensing. The website mentions a cost of $25 per week, indicating an affordable option for families. Social media handles for Los Angeles County Parks are @lacountyparks on Instagram and 'lacountyparks' on Facebook, which promote the ESTEAM program among other park activities. Google reviews for 'Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.5 stars from 1000+ reviews for the main department), reflecting overall public satisfaction with county park services, though specific reviews for the ESTEAM program itself are not readily available.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
ESTEAM — Community Science 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–11
- Hours: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Address: Various LA County Parks
- Phone: (626) 398-5451
- Cost notes: Free or very low cost depending on location
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ESTEAM — Community Science
- What ages does ESTEAM — Community Science accept?
- ESTEAM — Community Science is open to children ages 6–11. 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 ESTEAM — Community Science cost?
- ESTEAM — Community Science publishes $25/week for the standard session. Free or very low cost depending on location Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are ESTEAM — Community Science's hours?
- ESTEAM — Community Science runs 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ESTEAM — Community Science?
- ESTEAM — Community Science is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ESTEAM — Community Science provide lunch?
- ESTEAM — Community Science 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 ESTEAM — Community Science offer financial aid?
- Yes — ESTEAM — Community Science offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does ESTEAM — Community Science compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- ESTEAM — Community Science 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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