Camp · Academic · Ages 14–18 · $1,425/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA · $1,425/week

High school students explore academic subjects through specialized courses, with both online and on-campus options.

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series is a day program designed for high school students, offering non-credit academic courses. The program is run by UCLA Summer Sessions, indicating it is directly affiliated with and operated by the University of California, Los Angeles. Students can choose from a variety of subjects, including STEM, humanities, and arts, taught by UCLA faculty and instructors. The program aims to provide an immersive university experience, allowing students to explore academic interests and develop skills in a college setting. The official website, summer.ucla.edu, details the program structure, course offerings, and application process. Social media handles like @uclasummer on Instagram and UCLA Summer on Facebook are active, promoting various summer programs offered by the university.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Address: UCLA Summer Sessions, 1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951418, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1418, USA
  • Phone: 310-825-8301
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, varies by program; e.g., $4,275 for 3-week Engineering Design, $3,575 for 3-week Economics

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series

What ages does UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series accept?
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series is open to children ages 14–18. 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 UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series cost?
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. That sits 159% above the $550 median for academic camps in Los Angeles — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD, varies by program; e.g., $4,275 for 3-week Engineering Design, $3,575 for 3-week Economics Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series?
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series provide lunch?
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series 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.
How does UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series compare to other academic camps in Los Angeles?
UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series is one of 42 academic 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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