Lavner UCLA: Game Design 101 with GDevelop
Learn to create video games from scratch using the GDevelop game engine.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details various STEM-focused day camps at UCLA, including Game Design 101 with GDevelop. The organization states it has been operating for 22 years, founded by Justin Lavner. They are a for-profit entity. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed numerically, the site emphasizes small group instruction. Lavner Camps is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for Lavner Camps generally show a positive rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available.
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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 (UCLA)
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $899/week. Early bird and multi-week discounts available.
↗ What parents like
- No-code game development
- Beginner-friendly tool
- Prestigious location
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- 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?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Game Design 101 with GDevelop 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: Game Design 101 with GDevelop offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Game Design 101 with GDevelop offers extended care (8-9 AM / 3-5:45 PM). 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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