CA Science Center — Science Master
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 program offers day camps for students in grades K-8, with weekly themes like 'Space Explorers' and 'Ocean Adventures.' The camp operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The Science Center is a state agency and a public-private partnership, indicating a university/museum ownership structure. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it is a large, established institution. The California Science Center has a strong Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on over 30,000 reviews, reflecting its overall positive reputation as an educational attraction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @californiasciencecenter on Instagram and CaliforniaScienceCenter on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
CA Science Center — Science Master 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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 — Science Master
- What ages does CA Science Center — Science Master accept?
- CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master cost?
- CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master's hours?
- CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master?
- CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master provide lunch?
- CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master offer extended care?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master offer financial aid?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Science Master 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 — Science Master compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- CA Science Center — Science Master 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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