Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab
Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab offers day camps at UCLA focusing on STEM subjects like robotics, coding, and game design for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab website loads successfully, detailing various STEM-focused day camps held at UCLA. The parent company, Lavner Camps, has been operating for 23 years, founded by Michael Lavner, and is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, with a nurse present on-site for safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. Programs include topics such as robotics, coding, game design, and AI, catering to different age groups from 6-14.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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: 8–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA – 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Cost notes: $769-$899/week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab accept?
- Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab is open to children ages 8–12. 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: Science Discoveries Lab cost?
- Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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: Science Discoveries Lab's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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: Science Discoveries Lab?
- Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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: Science Discoveries Lab provide lunch?
- Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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: Science Discoveries Lab offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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: Science Discoveries Lab compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: Science Discoveries Lab 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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