PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th)
Learn to create your own video games from scratch at PlanetBravo's Indie Game Production camp for grades 6-9.
▌ Editor's read The PlanetBravo website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various tech-focused day camps across Southern California. The camp was founded by Jared Ward and has been operating since 2003, indicating over two decades of experience. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'PlanetBravo' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and the practical skills their children learn. The program type is day camp, and it appears to be a for-profit organization. They offer a wide range of courses, including the 'Indie Game Production' for 6th-9th graders, focusing on game design and development.
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) 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
- 23 (2003 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10960 Ashton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: (310) 443-7900
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $599/week. Sibling and multi-week discounts available.
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
- Comprehensive game development skills
- Fosters creativity and storytelling
↘ Watch for
- No lunch or transportation provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th)
- What ages does PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) accept?
- PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) cost?
- PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) 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 Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th)'s hours?
- PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) 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 Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th)?
- PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) is operated by a private business, with 2003 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 Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) provide lunch?
- PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) 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 Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) offer extended care?
- Yes — PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) 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 Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- PlanetBravo Tech Camp - Indie Game Production (6th-9th) 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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