Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers specialized day programs in CGI and Animation, providing hands-on tech education for...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details their summer programs at UCLA, including CGI and Animation. The camp is part of the larger Lavner Camps organization, which has been operating for 23 years, founded by Michael Lavner. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the site emphasizes small group instruction. Lavner Camps has a strong online presence, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for their general programs, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the variety of tech skills learned. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. It is a for-profit organization offering day camp programs.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation 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
- 2003 (23 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $899/week
↗ What parents like
- Creative tech skills
- Portfolio-building projects
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation
- What ages does Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation accept?
- Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation cost?
- Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation publishes $899/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation's hours?
- Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation 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 Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation?
- Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation is operated by a private business, with 23 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 Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation provide lunch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation 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 Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation 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 Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner @ UCLA — CGI and Animation 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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