Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.
Make a splash this summer with STAR’s Little Mermaid Jr. musical theatre camp, perfect for young performers who love...
▌ Editor's read The website https://www.starinc.org/summer-camp2026 loads successfully, detailing various summer camp programs offered by STAR Inc., a non-profit organization founded by Allen Levy 30 years ago. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. Programs are day camps, with themes ranging from performing arts like 'Little Mermaid Jr.' to sports and academic enrichment. Google reviews for 'STAR Inc.' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with parents generally praising the variety of activities and engaging staff. The organization operates as a non-profit, providing diverse educational and recreational opportunities for children in the Los Angeles area.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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
- 1996 (30 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 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]
- Cost notes: 2-week program, filling quickly. $270 - $495 per week & STAR Eco Station $600 - $800. Parents, please note: There is a one-time $75 summer registration fee in addition to the weekly cost.
↗ What parents like
- Perform in a musical
- Builds confidence and teamwork
- Experienced teaching artists
↘ Watch for
- Two-week program
- One-time $75 registration fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.
- What ages does Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. accept?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. cost?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.'s hours?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.'s staff-to-camper ratio?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr.?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. provide lunch?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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 — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. offer extended care?
- Yes — Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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.
- Does Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. offer transportation?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Warner STAR — Theatre: Little Mermaid Jr. 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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