Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO
Lavner Camps at UCLA offers a Robotics League camp focused on LEGO battles and competitions, providing hands-on STEM...
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing a variety of tech and STEM camps, including the Robotics League at UCLA. The organization, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for 23 years. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. The camp 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 positive rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is clearly a for-profit entity. Social media handles @lavnercamps on Instagram and 'lavnercamps' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and testimonials.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given science/tech program.
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: 6–12
- 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-$899/week
↗ What parents like
- Focus on competition and battles
- Held at UCLA campus
↘ Watch for
- Expensive weekly cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO is open to children ages 6–12. 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: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO publishes $834/week for the standard session. $769-$899/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO 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: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO?
- Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO 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: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO 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: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO 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: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Robotics League - Battles & Competitions with LEGO 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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