Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Junior Veterinarians STEM in Action day camp for aspiring vets, focusing on hands-on...
▌ Editor's read Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action is a day camp for children interested in veterinary science, held at UCLA. The camp is part of Lavner Camps, which has been operating for 23 years and offers a variety of STEM programs. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, and the camp maintains a low camper-to-staff ratio, though a specific number is not provided. Google reviews for Lavner Camps in general are positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. The program focuses on hands-on activities related to animal anatomy, physiology, and veterinary procedures.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–14
Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 10–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $949/week
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on animal science
- Aspiring vets focus
↘ Watch for
- No real animals
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action is open to children ages 10–14. 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: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action 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: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action 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: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action?
- Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action 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: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action 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: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action 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: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Junior Veterinarians - STEM in Action 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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