PlanetBravo
PlanetBravo offers technology day camps across Southern California, providing hands-on learning in subjects like...
▌ Editor's read PlanetBravo's website loads successfully and presents a professional image for its technology day camps. The camp has been operating since 1999, celebrating 25 years of providing tech education. The founder and director is Danny Botts. They offer a variety of programs including coding, robotics, and game design, catering to different age groups. The website states that all staff are background checked and CPR/First Aid certified. Google reviews for 'PlanetBravo' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with common themes praising the engaging instructors and the quality of the tech education. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website. They are active on social media with handles @planetbravo on Instagram and 'planetbravo' on Facebook.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
PlanetBravo 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (check-in begins 8:30 AM)
- Address: Good Shepherd School 148 S Linden Beverly Hills, CA 90212
- Phone: (310) 443-7607
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Weekly Rate: $599 (per week). Rates lower for shorter weeks.
Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (check-in begins 8:30 AM), 4 sessions (4 one-week), from Jun 22 to Jul 17.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $599
↗ What parents like
- LA's #1 STEM Camp
- Small class sizes
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PlanetBravo
- What ages does PlanetBravo accept?
- PlanetBravo is open to children ages 5–15. 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 PlanetBravo cost?
- PlanetBravo publishes $599/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are PlanetBravo's hours?
- PlanetBravo runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (check-in begins 8:30 AM). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs PlanetBravo?
- PlanetBravo is operated by a private business, with 25 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 PlanetBravo provide lunch?
- PlanetBravo 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 PlanetBravo offer extended care?
- Yes — PlanetBravo offers extended care (until 5:30 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 PlanetBravo compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- PlanetBravo 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare PlanetBravo with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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