Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ
Learn robotics by building and programming with the VEX IQ system.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details various STEM programs, including Robotics with VEX IQ, held at UCLA. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Lavner Camps has been operating for 23 years, founded by Michael Lavner, and appears to be a for-profit organization. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. The camp offers day programs, with specific sessions for different age groups and skill levels in robotics, coding, and game design.
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: University of California, Los Angeles, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: 888-854-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $949/week
Runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $749
- Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $749
↗ What parents like
- VEX IQ system
- Hands-on learning
↘ Watch for
- No take-home robot
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ
- What ages does Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ accept?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ cost?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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 Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ's hours?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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 Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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 Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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 Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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 Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Robotics with VEX IQ 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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