Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 6–8 · $480/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 6–8

CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off!

Exposition Park · $480/week · ★ 4.7 (20098 reviews)

The California Science Center offers engaging day camps for children in grades K-8, focusing on hands-on science exploration and discovery within a museum se...

▌ Editor's read The California Science Center's summer camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for grades K-8 with themes like '3-2-1 Blast Off!' The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The California Science Center is a state agency and a public-private partnership between the State of California and the California Science Center Foundation, with its managing authority being the University of California. Google reviews for the California Science Center generally show a high rating, averaging 4.7 stars from over 30,000 reviews, with many praising the educational value and engaging exhibits. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp leverages the museum's resources for hands-on learning experiences.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
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Operator
University program
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
  • Phone: (213) 744-7444

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off!

What ages does CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! accept?
CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! is open to children ages 6–8. 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 CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! cost?
CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! publishes $480/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off!'s hours?
CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! 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 CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off!?
CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! provide lunch?
CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! 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 CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! offer extended care?
Yes — CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! offers extended care (8 AM-9 AM and 3-5 PM). 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 CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! offer financial aid?
Yes — CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
CA Science Center — 3 2 1 Blast Off! 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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