Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes
A STEM camp for kids to become superheroes and save the world with science.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for ages 6-14, held at UCLA. Lavner Camps, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for 23 years, offering a variety of STEM-focused activities including robotics, coding, and game design. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety. While the specific UCLA program does not have a dedicated Google review page, Lavner Camps as a whole has a 4.8-star rating from 1,029 reviews on Google. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles include @lavnercamps on Instagram and 'lavnercamps' on Facebook.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 6–8
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone: (310) 988-2968
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $899/week
↗ What parents like
- Superhero-themed STEM activities
- Engaging and fun learning
↘ Watch for
- May be too focused on superheroes for some children
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes
- What ages does Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes accept?
- Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Superheroes cost?
- Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes publishes $899/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 Superheroes's hours?
- Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes 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 Superheroes?
- Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes 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: STEM Superheroes provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes 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 Superheroes offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes 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: STEM Superheroes compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner UCLA: STEM Superheroes 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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