Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery
A camp for kids to explore the world of technology and digital media.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery camp website loads successfully and details various STEM-focused day camps for ages 6-14, held at UCLA. Lavner Camps, founded by Justin Lavner, has been operating for 23 years, indicating significant experience in the summer camp industry. The website states that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the site mentions 'small group instruction.' The program offers a diverse range of courses including AI, robotics, coding, game design, and virtual reality. Lavner Camps has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.9 stars from over 1,000 reviews for their main organization, and specific reviews for the UCLA location are generally positive, praising the engaging instructors and diverse curriculum. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 6–8
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA – 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $769/week for the week of June 29-July 2 (4-day week). $899 for other weeks.
↗ What parents like
- Introduction to technology
- Creative digital projects
↘ Watch for
- 4-day week option may not be ideal for all families
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Discovery cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery publishes $769/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 Discovery's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery 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 Discovery?
- Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery 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 Discovery provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery 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 Discovery offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery 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 Discovery compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Digital Discovery 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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