Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers day camps focused on STEM, sports, and arts, including a Coding 101 with Scratch program for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various day camp programs at UCLA, including Coding 101 with Scratch. The organization, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for 22 years, since 2004. While the specific UCLA location doesn't have a direct Google review profile, Lavner Camps as a whole has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and emphasizes a low camper-to-staff ratio, though a specific number is not provided. The camp is a for-profit entity and offers day programs. No ACA accreditation was found for Lavner Camps, nor is a state license number provided on the website for this specific location.
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Since 200422+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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
- 2004 (22 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (888) 854-2267
- Cost notes: $899/week
↗ What parents like
- UCLA campus
- Award-winning program
- Extended care available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch
- What ages does Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch accept?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch is open to children ages 6–9. 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 — Coding 101 with Scratch cost?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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 — Coding 101 with Scratch's hours?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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 — Coding 101 with Scratch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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 — Coding 101 with Scratch provide lunch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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 — Coding 101 with Scratch offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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 — Coding 101 with Scratch compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 101 with Scratch 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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