Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week
Chess camp at UCLA for all skill levels, culminating in a national tournament simulation.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully and details a variety of summer programs, including the Chess - National Tournament Week camp at UCLA. The organization, founded by Michael Lavner, has been operating for 23 years, indicating significant experience in the summer camp industry. While the specific Chess camp at UCLA does not have individual Google reviews, the broader 'Lavner Camps' entity has a strong reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, frequently praising the quality of instruction and engaging activities. The camp is a day program, and the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Lavner Camps is a for-profit organization, and while it operates at university locations, it is not directly affiliated with the university's administration. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number for California was found on the website. Social media handles for Instagram (@lavnercamps) and Facebook (LavnerCamps) are prominently displayed on the site.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week 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 sports/fitness 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
- 2003 (23 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports/Fitness
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: UCLA, 330 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: 888-854-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $749+/Wk*
↗ What parents like
- National tournament simulation
- Held at UCLA campus
↘ Watch for
- Website has broken link
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week
- What ages does Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week accept?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week cost?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week publishes $749/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week's hours?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week is operated by a private business, with 23 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week provide lunch?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week 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 Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Chess - National Tournament Week offers extended care (8-9 AM / 3-5:45 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.
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