Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3)
Forge Makerspace offers hands-on summer day camps in Santa Monica, focusing on STEM and creative projects like control line airplanes for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Forge Makerspace website loads as a real camp site, offering various summer day camps in Santa Monica, California. The 'Control Line Airplane' camp is one of several themed camps, catering to different age groups (e.g., 6-9 and 10-14). The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Forge Makerspace has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 105 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging projects and knowledgeable instructors. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, providing a structured daily schedule from 9 AM to 3 PM, with optional extended care. Social media handles include @forgemakerspace on Instagram and 'forgemakerspace' on Facebook, showcasing past projects and camp activities.
Who thrives here Ages 7–14
Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right science/tech fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 7–14
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
- Address: 2341 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Phone: (424) 766-1981
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Early bird pricing available; prices increase as spots fill.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3)
- What ages does Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) accept?
- Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) cost?
- Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Early bird pricing available; prices increase as spots fill. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3)'s hours?
- Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) runs 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3)?
- Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) provide lunch?
- Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) 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 Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) offer extended care?
- Yes — Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) offers extended care (3:00 PM - 4:15 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.
- How does Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Forge Makerspace - Control Line Airplane (Jun 29–Jul 3) 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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