Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop
A LEGO camp for builders to create and engineer with LEGOs.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop is a day camp program offered by Lavner Camps, which has been operating for over 23 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp focuses on STEM education, with specific programs like the LEGO Builders Workshop designed for different age groups (6-8, 9-11, 12-14). The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a safe environment for campers. While not ACA accredited, Lavner Camps has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for their main organization, indicating high parent satisfaction. The camp is held at UCLA, providing a university setting for the programs. The owner type is for-profit, and social media handles like @lavnercamps on Instagram and 'lavnercamps' on Facebook are active.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 6–8
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA – 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $769/week for the week of June 29-July 2 (4-day week). $899 for other weeks.
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on LEGO building
- Develops engineering skills
↘ Watch for
- 4-day week option may not be ideal for all families
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop accept?
- Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop is open to children ages 6–8. 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: LEGO Builders Workshop cost?
- Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop publishes $769/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop 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: LEGO Builders Workshop?
- Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop 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: LEGO Builders Workshop provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop 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: LEGO Builders Workshop offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop 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: LEGO Builders Workshop compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: LEGO Builders Workshop 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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