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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 8–14

Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO)

Los Angeles

A LEGO camp to build and battle with motorized machines and robots.

▌ Editor's read The Play-Well website (play-well.org) loads successfully and details their LEGO-based STEM camps and after-school programs. The organization was founded by Jody Sherman in 1997, meaning they have been operating for 23 years. They offer day camps for children aged 5-14, with a focus on engineering and architecture. The website states that all instructors are background-checked and extensively trained. Play-Well Teknologies has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational nature of the programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The owner type appears to be for-profit, as it is a company offering services across various locations.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) 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
2003 (23 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: Varies (half-day or full-day options)
  • Cost notes: Contact for 2026 pricing

↗ What parents like

  • Build motorized LEGO machines
  • Hands-on engineering projects

↘ Watch for

  • May be too technical for some children

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO)

What ages does Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) accept?
Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) cost?
Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact for 2026 pricing Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO)'s hours?
Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) runs Varies (half-day or full-day options). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO)?
Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) 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 Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) provide lunch?
Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) 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.
How does Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Play-Well: Machine Mayhem (LEGO) 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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