CA Science Center — Mythical Mania
The California Science Center offers day camps for children in grades K-8, focusing on hands-on science exploration and themed activities like Mythical Mania.
▌ Editor's read The California Science Center offers day camps for children in grades K-8, with themes like 'Mythical Mania' for grades 3-4. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. The website clearly outlines weekly themes, age groups, and pricing, which is $480 per week for members and $530 for non-members. The California Science Center is a state agency and a university partner, indicating a strong institutional backing. While no specific staff-to-camper ratio is published, the camp emphasizes hands-on learning within the museum's exhibits. The California Science Center has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on over 45,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging exhibits and educational value. Social media handles are @californiasciencecenter on Instagram and CaliforniaScienceCenter on Facebook, both actively updated with museum and program information. The camp is not ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website, which is common for museum-based programs.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 8–10
- 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 — Mythical Mania
- What ages does CA Science Center — Mythical Mania accept?
- CA Science Center — Mythical Mania is open to children ages 8–10. 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 — Mythical Mania cost?
- CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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 — Mythical Mania's hours?
- CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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 — Mythical Mania?
- CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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 — Mythical Mania provide lunch?
- CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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 — Mythical Mania offer extended care?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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 — Mythical Mania offer financial aid?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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 — Mythical Mania compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- CA Science Center — Mythical Mania 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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