Camp · Academic · Ages 14–18 · $3,248/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

LaunchX - San Diego Exploration

San Diego, CA · $3,248/week

LaunchX offers a hybrid entrepreneurship program for high school students, focusing on developing real startups with mentorship from MIT and other university...

▌ Editor's read The LaunchX website loads as a legitimate program site, detailing its entrepreneurship programs for high school students. The San Diego Exploration program is a hybrid model, combining online learning with an in-person component in San Diego. The program was founded by Laurie Stach and has been operating for 12 years, since 2012. While the website highlights academic rigor and mentorship from university-affiliated individuals, it does not provide information on ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks or specific staff-to-student ratios. Google reviews for LaunchX generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, praising the program's educational value and networking opportunities. Social media handles for Instagram (@launchxcamp) and Facebook (LaunchX) are present on the site.
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Since 201412+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

LaunchX - San Diego Exploration serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2014 (12 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about LaunchX - San Diego Exploration

What ages does LaunchX - San Diego Exploration accept?
LaunchX - San Diego Exploration is open to children ages 14–18. 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 LaunchX - San Diego Exploration cost?
LaunchX - San Diego Exploration publishes $3,248/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are LaunchX - San Diego Exploration's hours?
LaunchX - San Diego Exploration runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does LaunchX - San Diego Exploration provide lunch?
LaunchX - San Diego Exploration 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.

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