STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop
A summer day camp in Los Angeles focused on music, performance, and creative arts.
▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various summer programs including RockSTAR: Summer of Pop. The organization is a non-profit, founded by Allen Safian, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is a day program, with locations across Los Angeles. The website explicitly states that 'All STAR staff are fingerprinted and background checked through the Department of Justice and FBI,' indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, STAR Education has a strong presence in the Los Angeles area. Google reviews for 'STAR Education' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff.
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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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop 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 performing arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:14
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: Performing Arts
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (standard STAR Education hours)
- 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 music and performance
- 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop
- What ages does STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop accept?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop cost?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop publishes $270/week for the standard session. That sits 50% below the $545 median for performing arts camps in Culver City, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop's hours?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (standard STAR Education hours). 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop's staff-to-camper ratio?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop provide lunch?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop 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 - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop compare to other performing arts camps in Culver City?
- STAR Education - RockSTAR: Summer of Pop is one of 128 performing arts 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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