Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Graphic Design program where campers learn design principles and apply them to customize Converse and Vans shoes.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various programs including the Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes camp at UCLA. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states that Lavner Camps has been operating for 25 years and was founded by Michael Lavner. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks. 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 rating of 4.5 stars or higher across multiple locations, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @lavnercamps on Instagram and LavnerCamps on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and testimonials.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–13
Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes 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 arts/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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts/Tech
- Ages: 8–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA – 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Cost notes: $999/week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes is open to children ages 8–13. 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: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes publishes $999/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes 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: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes?
- Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes is operated by a private business, with 25 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: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes provide lunch?
- Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes 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: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes 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: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes compare to other arts/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Graphic Design - Custom Converse & Vans Shoes is one of 20 arts/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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