Lavner UCLA: Digital Animation with Scratch
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers specialized day camps focusing on digital animation with Scratch, alongside other tech...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various tech and STEM day camps offered at UCLA, including Digital Animation with Scratch. The company, founded by Michael Lavner, states it has been operating for 23 years. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, with options for half-day and full-day sessions. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars across hundreds of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @lavnercamps and a Facebook page 'lavnercamps'. The camp emphasizes small group instruction and a focus on hands-on learning in technology.
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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 arts/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: Arts/Tech
- Ages: 7–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $769-$899/week
↗ What parents like
- Project-based learning
- Take-home projects
↘ Watch for
- Limited age range
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- 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?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Digital Animation with Scratch 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: 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 arts/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Digital Animation with Scratch 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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