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▌ Dance · Ages 5–11

STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove

Culver City · $270/week · ★ 2.3 (3 reviews)

A dance-focused camp with a fun theme and a final performance.

▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website (starinc.org) loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including the "Guardians of the Groove" dance camp. The organization is a non-profit, founded by Mark Glass, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. All summer camps are day camps, running from 9 AM to 3 PM with extended care options. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. STAR Education has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 105 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and engaging staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @stareducation on Instagram and STAReducation on Facebook.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 dance program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1991 (35 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:14

How we verify these →

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: Dance
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: standard STAR camp day; extended care 8-9 AM & 3-6 PM
  • Address: 10150 W Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone: (310) 842-8540
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on dance and movement
  • Final performance for campers
  • Multiple locations available

↘ Watch for

  • Weekly cost varies by location
  • Additional registration fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove

What ages does STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove accept?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 - Dance: Guardians of the Groove cost?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove's hours?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove runs standard STAR camp day; extended care 8-9 AM & 3-6 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove's staff-to-camper ratio?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 - Dance: Guardians of the Groove?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 - Dance: Guardians of the Groove provide lunch?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 - Dance: Guardians of the Groove offer extended care?
Yes — STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 - Dance: Guardians of the Groove compare to other dance camps in Culver City?
STAR Education - Dance: Guardians of the Groove is one of 34 dance camps in Culver City 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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