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Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab

Westwood · $495/week · ★ 3.3 (3 reviews)

STAR, Inc. offers a Pika Pika Printing Lab engineering camp in Los Angeles, providing hands-on STEM activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.starinc.org/summer-camp2026 loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including the Pika Pika Printing Lab. STAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Frankie Hill and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The website mentions that all STAR staff are fingerprinted and background checked, ensuring a commitment to safety. While not accredited by the ACA, STAR, Inc. has a strong presence in the Los Angeles area, with Google reviews for 'STAR Inc.' showing an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. Social media handles include @starincprograms on Instagram and STARincprograms on Facebook.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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
1991 (35 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:14

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Sibling discount
$25 off second child

$25 off second child

Details →
Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Varies by camp, but includes items like 3D-printed objects, custom t-shirts, and art show masterpieces.

Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 615 Holmby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  • Phone: (310) 842-8542
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab

What ages does Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab accept?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab cost?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab publishes $495/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab's hours?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab's staff-to-camper ratio?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab provide lunch?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab 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 — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab offer extended care?
Yes — Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab offers extended care (AM 8-9, PM 3-6). 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 — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Warner STAR — Engineering: Pika Pika Printing Lab is one of 525 science/tech 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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