STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey
An ocean-themed art camp with digital art techniques and a final art show.
▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs, including the "Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey" camp. The organization is a non-profit, founded by Allen H. Levy, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They offer day camps with various themes, and the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, STAR Education has a strong presence in the Los Angeles area, with a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews for their main organization, with many positive comments about their after-school programs and dedicated staff. The specific camp, "Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey," is a themed day camp focusing on art and ocean exploration.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey 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 performing arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:14
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- $25 off second child
$25 off the registration fee. (2+ siblings)
Details → - Session lengths
- 3-day · 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Varies by camp, but may include art projects, science experiments, and performance recordings.
Details
- Category: Performing Arts
- Ages: 5–11
- Address: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Phone: (310) 842-8800
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on art and creativity
- Digital art exploration
- Weekly art show
↘ Watch for
- Weekly cost varies by location
- Additional registration fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey
- What ages does STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey accept?
- STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey is open to children ages 5–11. 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 STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey cost?
- STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey publishes $270/week for the standard session. That sits 50% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What is STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey's staff-to-camper ratio?
- STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey publishes a 1:14 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey?
- STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 35 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 STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey provide lunch?
- STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey 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 STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey offers extended care (8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 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.
- How does STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey compare to other performing arts camps in Los Angeles?
- STAR Education - Art Studio: Ocean Odyssey is one of 128 performing arts 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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