Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 5–11 · $495/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 5–11

Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV

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

A playful, kid-friendly filmmaking camp where young creators become the stars, directors, and showrunners of their...

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.starinc.org/summer-camp2026 loads and presents a legitimate summer camp offering from STAR Inc. STAR Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Allen and Susan Safir, and has been operating for over 35 years, indicating a long-standing presence in educational programming. The camp is a day camp, with programs running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options. The organization states on its 'About Us' page that 'All STAR staff are fingerprinted and background checked,' which is a strong safety measure. Google reviews for 'STAR Inc.' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @starinc.org_ on Instagram and STAReducation 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 — Media Arts: Star TV 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]

↗ What parents like

  • Hands-on moviemaking experience
  • Use professional-grade tools
  • End-of-camp premiere

↘ Watch for

  • Limited information on specific projects

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV

What ages does Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV accept?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV cost?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV's hours?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV's staff-to-camper ratio?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV provide lunch?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV offer extended care?
Yes — Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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 — Media Arts: Star TV compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
Warner STAR — Media Arts: Star TV 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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