Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza)
Leapstart offers S.T.E.A.M. day camps for elementary and middle schoolers, focusing on hands-on learning in robotics, coding, and engineering.
▌ Editor's read Leapstart Afterschool operates S.T.E.A.M. focused day camps, including the 'Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M. Camp' at De Anza. The website clearly outlines various camp themes like robotics, coding, and engineering, catering to elementary and middle school age groups. Daily schedules are provided for each camp, detailing activities from 9 AM to 3 PM, with extended care options available. The organization appears to be a for-profit entity, based on its commercial website and service offerings. While the website mentions 'experienced instructors,' there is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Social media links for Instagram and Facebook are present, indicating an active online presence.
Who thrives here Ages 4–11
Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) 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 stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 4–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10594 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Phone: (408) 865-0366
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza)
- What ages does Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) accept?
- Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) is open to children ages 4–11. 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 Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) cost?
- Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza)'s hours?
- Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) 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.
- Who runs Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza)?
- Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) provide lunch?
- Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) 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 Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) compare to other stem camps in Cupertino?
- Leapstart - Toy Factory S.T.E.A.M Camp (De Anza) is one of 9 stem camps in Cupertino 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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