Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers specialized day camps focusing on Minecraft, 3D innovation, and design for various age...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details their programs at UCLA, including the Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design camp. The organization has been operating for 23 years, founded by Justin Lavner, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. The program is a day camp, with no overnight options mentioned. While not ACA accredited, the website details health and safety procedures, including a nurse on staff and a 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio for younger campers (though this is not a general ratio for all programs). Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Social media handles include @lavnercamps on Instagram and 'lavnercamps' on Facebook.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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: 7–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $769-$769/week. There is a $79 annual registration fee.
↗ What parents like
- Held at UCLA campus
- Low staff to camper ratio
↘ Watch for
- Lunch is an extra cost
- No multi-week discount on 4-day weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design is open to children ages 7–12. 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: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design?
- Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design provide lunch?
- Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Minecraft - 3D Innovation and Design 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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