STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders
Design, build, and code your own theme park with LEGO bricks, DUPLO, and SPIKE Robotics kits.
▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website (starinc.org) loads successfully and details a comprehensive summer camp program, including the Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders. STAR Education is a nonprofit organization that has been operating for over 35 years, founded by Allen Safir. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. While not ACA accredited, STAR Education has a strong presence in the Los Angeles area, offering a wide array of day camps across multiple locations. Google reviews for 'STAR Education' show an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The program type is day camp, with various themes available for different age groups. The specific LEGO Amusement Park Builders camp focuses on STEM concepts through creative building.
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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 - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders 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: 10150 W Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
- Phone: (310) 842-8542
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on LEGO engineering projects
- Learn simple machines and motion
- Showcase for families at end of week
↘ Watch for
- Website can be hard to navigate
- Specific camp details are sparse
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders
- What ages does STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders accept?
- STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders 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 - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders cost?
- STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders 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 - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders?
- STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders 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 - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders provide lunch?
- STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders 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 - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders 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 - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders compare to other science/tech camps in Culver City?
- STAR Education - Idea Lab: LEGO Amusement Park Builders is one of 525 science/tech 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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