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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 5–11

STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV

Los Angeles · $270/week

A summer day camp in Los Angeles with a focus on media arts and TV production.

▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website loads successfully and details their summer camp offerings, including the Media Arts: Star TV camp. STAR Education is a non-profit organization founded by Allen Safir and has been operating for 35 years, indicating a long-standing presence in educational programming. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with extended care options. The website states that all staff are fingerprinted and undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, STAR Education has a strong community presence, with a Google review rating of 4.6 stars from 105 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of programs and engaging staff. The Media Arts: Star TV camp specifically focuses on teaching K-8 students the fundamentals of TV production, from script to screen.
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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 - Media Arts: Star TV 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

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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Address: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
  • Phone: (310) 842-8540
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Hands-on TV production experience
  • Multiple locations available

↘ Watch for

  • Website lacks specific camp details
  • Registration process is confusing

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV

What ages does STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV accept?
STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV 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 - Media Arts: Star TV cost?
STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV 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 - Media Arts: Star TV?
STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV 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 - Media Arts: Star TV provide lunch?
STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV 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 - Media Arts: Star TV offer extended care?
Yes — STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV 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 - Media Arts: Star TV compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
STAR Education - Media Arts: Star TV 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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