PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th)
The Filmmakers 2-Week Academy at PlanetBravo for grades 6-10 is an immersive experience in digital storytelling and...
▌ Editor's read PlanetBravo is a for-profit technology day camp provider that has been operating for 20 years, founded by Danny Vincent. They offer a variety of tech-focused camps across numerous locations in Southern California, including the Filmmakers 2-Week Academy for 6th-10th graders. The website states that all staff are background-checked, and they emphasize small class sizes for personalized instruction. Google reviews for 'PlanetBravo' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging curriculum and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@planetbravo) and Facebook (planetbravo) page.
Who thrives here Ages 11–16
PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given science/tech program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 11–16
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10350 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Phone: (310) 443-7900
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $599/week. Sibling and multi-week discounts available. This is a 2-week program.
Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 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
- In-depth, two-week program
- Create a complete short film
↘ Watch for
- No lunch or transportation provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th)
- What ages does PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) accept?
- PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) is open to children ages 11–16. 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 Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) cost?
- PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) 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 Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th)'s hours?
- PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) 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 PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th)?
- PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) is operated by a private business, with 20 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 Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) provide lunch?
- PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) 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 Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) offer extended care?
- Yes — PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) offers extended care alongside the main program 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 PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- PlanetBravo Special - Filmmakers 2-Week Academy (6th-10th) 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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