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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 7–12

Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds

Los Angeles · $769/week · ★ 3.8 (114 reviews)

Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds day camp, focusing on STEM education and...

▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing various STEM-focused day camps, including the Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds program at UCLA. The organization has been operating for 22 years, founded by Justin Lavner, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo extensive background checks, including federal and state clearances. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety and quality programming. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The camp offers a wide range of technology and creative arts programs, catering to different age groups and interests.
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Since 200422+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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
2004 (22 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (UCLA)
  • 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds

What ages does Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds accept?
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds cost?
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds's hours?
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds?
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds is operated by a private business, with 22 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds provide lunch?
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds offer extended care?
Yes — Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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 with Harry Potter-Themed Builds compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Lavner UCLA: Minecraft with Harry Potter-Themed Builds 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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