reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp
Bring wildest ideas to life using wood, plastic, metal, and fabric.
▌ Editor's read The reDiscover Center's Tinkering Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for children aged 5-12. The camp focuses on art, engineering, and environmental sustainability, utilizing reclaimed materials for projects. The organization is a non-profit, founded by Alex Cutter, and has been operating since 2009, indicating a long-standing commitment to its mission. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it highlights a focus on creative exploration. The reDiscover Center has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.9 stars from 103 reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging activities and the positive impact on their children's creativity. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the site. Social media handles for Instagram (@rediscovercenter) and Facebook (rediscovercenter) are active.
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Since 172009+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp 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
- 17 (2009 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Address: 3015 Dolores St, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
- Phone: (310) 393-3636
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $450/week. Early-bird (before March 15): 10% off. Multi-person: $50 off. Multi-week: $50 off (2 weeks), $100 off (3 weeks). Sliding-scale financial aid available.
Runs 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $625
- Session 8 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $625
↗ What parents like
- Variety of materials
- 5:1 camper-to-facilitator ratio
↘ Watch for
- Higher cost than Cardboard Camp
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp
- What ages does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp accept?
- reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp cost?
- reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp publishes $625/week for the standard session. $450/week. Early-bird (before March 15): 10% off. Multi-person: $50 off. Multi-week: $50 off (2 weeks), $100 off (3 weeks). Sliding-scale financial aid available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp's hours?
- reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp runs 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp?
- reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 2009 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 reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp provide lunch?
- reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp 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 reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp offers extended care (1:30 PM - 5:00 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.
- Does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- reDiscover Center - Tinkering Camp 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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