STAR Education Summer Camp
STAR Education offers a variety of themed summer camps focusing on enrichment activities, arts, and sciences.
▌ Editor's read The STAR Education Summer Camp website (starinc.org/summer-camp2026) loads and provides information about their day camp programs for children in TK-8th grade. The organization, founded by Mike Cummings, states it has been operating for 35 years, indicating a long history in youth programming. STAR Education is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to safety. While not accredited by the ACA, STAR Education has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from 163 Google reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp offers a wide range of activities including sports, arts, STEM, and academic enrichment, with flexible weekly enrollment options.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
STAR Education Summer Camp 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 dance 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: Dance
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 10150 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
- Phone: (310) 842-8542
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing varies depending on the subject, number of classes in the session, and duration of the session.
↗ What parents like
- Installment pricing available
- Variety of themed camps
↘ Watch for
- Pricing is not transparent
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about STAR Education Summer Camp
- What ages does STAR Education Summer Camp accept?
- STAR Education Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Summer Camp cost?
- STAR Education Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing varies depending on the subject, number of classes in the session, and duration of the session. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What is STAR Education Summer Camp's staff-to-camper ratio?
- STAR Education Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp?
- STAR Education Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp provide lunch?
- STAR Education Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — STAR Education Summer Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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 Summer Camp compare to other dance camps in Culver City?
- STAR Education Summer Camp is one of 34 dance 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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