Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Game Design 101 with GDevelop day camp for ages 8-14, focusing on creating 2D games with professional instructors.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing their Game Design 101 with GDevelop program at UCLA for ages 8-14. The camp is a day program, operating from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available. Founded by Michael Lavner, the organization states it has been operating for over 22 years, since 2001. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the tech education. The site emphasizes a low student-to-staff ratio, though a specific number is not provided. Social media handles found are @lavnercamps on Instagram and LavnerCamps on Facebook.
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Since 200422+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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
- 2004 (22 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: (888) 854-2267
- Cost notes: $899/week
↗ What parents like
- UCLA campus
- No experience needed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop
- What ages does Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop accept?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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 — Game Design 101 with GDevelop cost?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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 — Game Design 101 with GDevelop's hours?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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 — Game Design 101 with GDevelop?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop is operated by a private business, with 22 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 — Game Design 101 with GDevelop provide lunch?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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 — Game Design 101 with GDevelop offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop offers extended care alongside the main program 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 — Game Design 101 with GDevelop compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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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