Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers specialized day camps focusing on STEM subjects like coding and game design for children and teens in a university setting.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various STEM-focused day camps offered at UCLA. The 'About Us' page indicates the company has been operating for 23 years, founded by Daniel Lavner. While specific staff ratios are not published, the site mentions small group instruction and a low camper-to-staff ratio. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety, first aid, and CPR. Lavner Camps is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. The camp is a for-profit organization, and its social media handles are @lavnercamps on Instagram and 'lavnercamps' on Facebook.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design 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
- 2003 (23 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Cost notes: $899/week
↗ What parents like
- UCLA campus
- Award-winning program
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch
- What ages does Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch accept?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch is open to children ages 6–10. 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 102 Game Design with Scratch cost?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design 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 102 Game Design with Scratch's hours?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design 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 102 Game Design with Scratch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch 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 — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch provide lunch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design 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 102 Game Design with Scratch offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch 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 — Coding 102 Game Design with Scratch compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Coding 102 Game Design 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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