CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7)
The Center for Early Education offers a variety of summer camps, including academic and enrichment programs, for children from preschool through 6th grade.
▌ Editor's read The Center for Early Education (CEE) offers a summer program called 'Summer at the Center' which includes various camps, such as 'Fun Academics.' The website indicates that the camp is for children from preschool through 6th grade, with specific sessions for rising 3rd graders. The Center for Early Education itself has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 107 reviews, with parents generally praising the school's nurturing environment and strong academic program. The camp website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. While the site details program offerings and registration, it does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding background checks for summer staff. The Center for Early Education is an independent school, making it the owner and operator of the summer camp programs.
Who thrives here Age 8
CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) 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 academic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 8–8
- Hours: 9:15 AM–11:45 AM
- Address: 563 N. Alfred Street, West Hollywood, CA 90048
- Phone: (323) 651-0707
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $550/week (5-day week).
↗ What parents like
- CEE teacher (Kathleen)
- Fun game-like approach to academics
- Also offered PM if preferred
↘ Watch for
- AM session only — must pair with a separate PM Discovery class
- Rising 3rd graders only
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7)
- What ages does CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) accept?
- CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) is open to children age 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 CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) cost?
- CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) publishes $550/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $550 median for academic camps in Los Angeles. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7)'s hours?
- CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) runs 9:15 AM–11:45 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7)?
- CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) provide lunch?
- CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) 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 CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) offer extended care?
- Yes — CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) offers extended care (Morning drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM. Afternoon care 3:00-4:30 PM ($15/day).). 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.
- How does CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) compare to other academic camps in Los Angeles?
- CEE: Fun Academics — Rising 3rd Graders (AM, Aug 3-7) is one of 42 academic 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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