Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace
A hands-on makerspace camp for inventing and creating with various tools and materials.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details a variety of STEM programs, including the Gadgets and Gizmos Makerspace at UCLA. The company, founded by Justin Lavner, has been operating for 24 years, indicating significant experience in summer camp programming. While not ACA accredited, the camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, with a nurse present on-site. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available. Google reviews for Lavner Camps generally show a high rating, with the main Lavner Camps profile having a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@lavnercamps) and Facebook (LavnerCamps) page.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–10
- 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: $899/week. Early bird and multi-week discounts available.
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on inventing
- Creative problem-solving
- Prestigious location
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace?
- Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace is operated by a private business, with 24 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: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Gadgets and Gizmos - Makerspace 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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