Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation with Scratch
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Digital Animation with Scratch program for ages 6-12, focusing on creative storytelling and game design using a visual programm...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details their programs at UCLA, including the Digital Animation with Scratch camp. The camp is for ages 6-12 and focuses on teaching animation and game design fundamentals using Scratch. The company, founded by Justin Lavner, has been operating for 23 years, having started in 2004. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available. Lavner Camps is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars across over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the STEM-focused curriculum.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 7–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Cost notes: $899/week (5-day); $769 (4-day weeks)
↗ What parents like
- UCLA campus
- Award-winning program
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation with Scratch
- What ages does Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation with Scratch accept?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation with Scratch is open to children ages 7–10. 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 — Digital Animation with Scratch cost?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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 — Digital Animation with Scratch's hours?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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 — Digital Animation with Scratch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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 — Digital Animation with Scratch provide lunch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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 — Digital Animation with Scratch offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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 — Digital Animation with Scratch compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Digital Animation 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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