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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 6–12

California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp

Los Angeles · $480/week · ★ 4.7 (20098 reviews)

Engaging hands-on science activities and experiments for children at the California Science Center.

▌ Editor's read The California Science Center's Hands-On Science Camp is a day camp program for children in grades K-8, held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The camp offers weekly sessions with different themes, such as 'Space Explorers' and 'Engineering Extravaganza,' providing hands-on activities and experiments. The website states that the camp is designed by museum educators, ensuring a curriculum that aligns with scientific principles and engaging learning. The California Science Center has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on over 46,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the institution. While the camp itself is not ACA accredited, it operates under the umbrella of the California Science Center, a state agency and educational institution. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @californiasciencecenter on Instagram and CaliforniaScienceCenter on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp 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
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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
  • Phone: (213) 744-2019
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $480/week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp

What ages does California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp accept?
California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp cost?
California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp publishes $480/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp's hours?
California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp 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 California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp?
California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp 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 California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp provide lunch?
California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp 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.
How does California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
California Science Center - Hands-On Science Camp 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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