Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 11–14 · $949/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 11–14

Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine

Los Angeles · $949/week · ★ 4.1 (9 reviews)

Lavner Camps at UCLA offers day camps focused on STEM and medicine for ages 6-14, featuring programs like robotics,...

▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing their STEM and Medicine programs at UCLA for ages 6-14. 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 22 years, founded by Michael Lavner. Google reviews for 'Lavner Camps' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The program is a day camp, and the organization is a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @lavnercamps on Instagram and LavnerCamps on Facebook.
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Since 200422+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  • Phone: (310) 988-2968
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $949/week. Price varies by week.

↗ What parents like

  • Taught at UCLA campus
  • Focus on in-demand STEM skills

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine

What ages does Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine accept?
Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine is open to children ages 11–14. 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 UCLA: STEM & Medicine cost?
Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine 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 UCLA: STEM & Medicine's hours?
Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine 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: STEM & Medicine?
Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine 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: STEM & Medicine provide lunch?
Yes — Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine 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: STEM & Medicine offer extended care?
Yes — Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine 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: STEM & Medicine compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Lavner UCLA: STEM & Medicine 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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