What ages does Lavner UCLA: Chess accept?

Lavner UCLA: Chess is open to children ages 8–12. 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: Chess cost?

Lavner UCLA: Chess 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: Chess's hours?

Lavner UCLA: Chess 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: Chess?

Lavner UCLA: Chess is operated by a private business, with 22 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: Chess provide lunch?

Lavner UCLA: Chess 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: Chess offer extended care?

Yes — Lavner UCLA: Chess offers extended care (8-9 AM / 3-5:45 PM). 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.

▌ Sports/Fitness · Ages 8–12

Lavner UCLA: Chess

Los Angeles · $899/week · ★ 4.1 (9 reviews)

Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a variety of specialized day camps, including chess, for children aged 6-14, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various summer camp programs offered at UCLA, including a chess camp. The organization, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for 22 years, indicating significant experience in the summer camp industry. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks. Lavner Camps has a strong online presence, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for their general camp offerings, with reviewers frequently praising the engaging instructors and diverse program options. The camp is a day camp, catering to ages 6-14, and is clearly a for-profit entity. Social media handles for Instagram (@lavnercamps) and Facebook (lavnercamps) are easily found on the site.

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Since 200422+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Lavner UCLA: Chess 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 sports/fitness 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: 2004 (22 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Sports/Fitness
Ages: 8–12
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-$899/week. There is a $79 annual registration fee.

↗ What parents like

Held at UCLA campus
Low staff to camper ratio

↘ Watch for

Lunch is an extra cost
No multi-week discount on 4-day weeks

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Chess

What ages does Lavner UCLA: Chess accept?: Lavner UCLA: Chess is open to children ages 8–12. 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: Chess cost?: Lavner UCLA: Chess 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: Chess's hours?: Lavner UCLA: Chess 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: Chess?: Lavner UCLA: Chess is operated by a private business, with 22 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: Chess provide lunch?: Lavner UCLA: Chess 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: Chess offer extended care?: Yes — Lavner UCLA: Chess offers extended care (8-9 AM / 3-5:45 PM). 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.

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