CA Science Center — Working in Space
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, including 'Working in Space,' is a day camp for grades K-8, operating from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with extended care options. The camp is run by the California Science Center, which is part of the California Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization associated with the State of California. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for the camp program. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's program pages. Google reviews for the California Science Center average 4.7 stars from over 27,000 reviews, with many praising the educational value and engaging exhibits. The camp curriculum is developed by museum educators, offering hands-on activities and access to the museum's exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Social media handles are @californiasciencecenter on Instagram and CaliforniaScienceCenter on Facebook, showcasing the museum's activities and exhibits.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space
- What ages does CA Science Center — Working in Space accept?
- CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space cost?
- CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space's hours?
- CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space?
- CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space provide lunch?
- CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space offer extended care?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space offer financial aid?
- Yes — CA Science Center — Working in Space 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 — Working in Space compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- CA Science Center — Working in Space 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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