Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Game Design Academy with GameMaker, providing hands-on STEM education for children and...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details various STEM programs, including the Game Design Academy with GameMaker at UCLA. The company, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for over 23 years, indicating a long history in summer camp programming. While the specific UCLA location doesn't have individual Google reviews, Lavner Camps as a whole has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. The camp is a for-profit entity and offers day camp programs. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific camp location, nor was a state license number listed on the site.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–13
Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 9–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (888) 854-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $949/week
↗ What parents like
- UCLA campus
- Advanced track
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker
- What ages does Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker accept?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker is open to children ages 9–13. 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 Academy with GameMaker cost?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker publishes $949/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 Academy with GameMaker's hours?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker 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 Academy with GameMaker?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker 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 — Game Design Academy with GameMaker provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker 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 Academy with GameMaker offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker 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 Academy with GameMaker compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner @ UCLA — Game Design Academy with GameMaker 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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