STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab
An engineering camp with a focus on 3D printing and design.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, showcasing STAR Education's summer camp offerings, including the Pika Pika Printing Lab. STAR Education is a non-profit organization founded by Mark Glass, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp program is day-based, offering various themed camps across multiple locations in Los Angeles. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While not ACA accredited, STAR Education has a strong online presence with a 4.6-star rating from 169 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. Social media handles for Instagram (@stareducation) and Facebook (STAReducation) are easily accessible on their site.
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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 - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–11
- Address: 10173 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Phone: (310) 842-8540
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on STEM learning
- Focus on 3D printing
- 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 - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab
- What ages does STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab accept?
- STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab cost?
- STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab?
- STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab provide lunch?
- STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- STAR Education - Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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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