CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots
The California Science Center offers engaging day camps like Rockin' Robots, providing hands-on STEM experiences for children in grades K-8.
▌ Editor's read The California Science Center's summer camp website loads successfully, detailing various day camp programs including 'Rockin' Robots' for grades K-8. The Science Center is a state agency and a public trust, indicating a university/government affiliation. While not ACA accredited, the institution itself is a well-established educational entity. Google reviews for the California Science Center average 4.7 stars from over 25,000 reviews, with many praising its educational value and engaging exhibits. The camp offers a variety of themed weeks, with 'Rockin' Robots' focusing on engineering and robotics. The website mentions that 'all camp staff are trained in CPR and First Aid' and that 'all staff and volunteers undergo background checks,' though specific details on the background check process are not elaborated. The camp is a day program, running from 9 AM to 3 PM with extended care options. Social media handles for the California Science Center are @californiasciencecenter on Instagram and CaliforniaScienceCenter on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 12–14
- 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 — Rockin' Robots
- What ages does CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots accept?
- CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots is open to children ages 12–14. 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 — Rockin' Robots cost?
- CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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 — Rockin' Robots's hours?
- CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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 — Rockin' Robots?
- CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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 — Rockin' Robots provide lunch?
- CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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 — Rockin' Robots offer extended care?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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 — Rockin' Robots offer financial aid?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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 — Rockin' Robots compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- CA Science Center — Rockin' Robots 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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