Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 5–11 · $380/week
▌ Science/Tech · Ages 5–11

STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots

Culver City · $380/week · ★ 2.3 (3 reviews)

STAR Education offers a "Best of the Bots" robotics day camp in Los Angeles, focusing on STEM education and creative problem-solving for children.

▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website (starinc.org) loads successfully and details their summer camp offerings, including the "Best of the Bots" robotics camp. STAR Education is a non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page, and has been operating for over 30 years, indicating a long-standing presence in educational programming. The camp is a day camp, with various locations and weekly themes. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are fingerprinted, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, STAR Education has a strong community presence and positive Google reviews, averaging 4.7 stars from 145 reviews, with parents often praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp focuses on STEM education, offering hands-on learning experiences in robotics and other fields.
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 5–11

STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Address: 10170 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone: (310) 842-8542
  • Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots

What ages does STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots accept?
STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots 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 - Robotics: Best of the Bots cost?
STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots publishes $380/week for the standard session. $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 registration fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots?
STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 - Robotics: Best of the Bots provide lunch?
STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots 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 - Robotics: Best of the Bots offer extended care?
Yes — STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots 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 - Robotics: Best of the Bots compare to other science/tech camps in Culver City?
STAR Education - Robotics: Best of the Bots 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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