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Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove

Los Angeles · $270/week · ★ 3.3 (3 reviews)

Warner STAR offers a dance-focused summer camp, "Guardians of the Groove," providing a creative and engaging...

▌ Editor's read The website for Warner STAR's "Guardians of the Groove" dance camp loads successfully and provides program details. STAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Allen Levy, and has been operating for over 30 years, indicating significant experience in youth programming. The camp is a day camp, with a cost of $450 per week. The website states that all STAR staff undergo background checks and are fingerprinted, which is a strong safety measure. While not ACA accredited, the organization has a strong presence in the Los Angeles community. Google reviews for STAR, Inc. show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. Social media handles include @star_inc_org on Instagram and STARinc.org on Facebook, showcasing their community engagement.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:14

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

Sibling discount
$25 off second child

$25 off the registration fee. (2+ siblings)

Details →
Session lengths
5-day (full week)

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Address: 10100 Placer Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
  • Phone: (310) 842-8890
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $270 - $495 per week. Plus $75 registration fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Award-winning educational day camp
  • Wide variety of themed camps
  • Hands-on, project-based learning

↘ Watch for

  • $75 registration fee
  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove

What ages does Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove accept?
Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove cost?
Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What is Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove's staff-to-camper ratio?
Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove?
Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove provide lunch?
Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove offer extended care?
Yes — Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove 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 Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove compare to other dance camps in Los Angeles?
Warner STAR - Dance: Guardians of the Groove is one of 34 dance 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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