Lavner UCLA: CGI and Animation
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers specialized day camps in CGI and Animation, providing hands-on tech education for...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various tech and creative programs offered at UCLA, including CGI and Animation. The organization, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for 23 years, indicating significant experience in the summer camp industry. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are selected for their experience and passion. The program is a day camp, with no overnight options mentioned. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@lavnercamps) and Facebook (lavnercamps) page, showcasing camp activities and testimonials. The site emphasizes a low camper-to-staff ratio, though a specific number is not published.
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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. arts/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: Arts/Tech
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $899/week
↗ What parents like
- Learn CGI and Animation
- Hands-on tech education
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- 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?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: CGI and Animation includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Lavner UCLA: CGI and Animation offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: CGI and Animation offers extended care (8:00-9:00 AM ($10/day) and 3:00-5:45 PM ($28/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 arts/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: CGI and Animation is one of 20 arts/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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