Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program
Design and launch rockets using Kerbal Space Program while learning about space exploration at UCLA.
▌ Editor's read The Lavner Camps website loads successfully, detailing a Space Explorers Academy at UCLA using Kerbal Space Program for campers aged 6-14. The camp is a day camp, operating from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available. Lavner Camps has been operating for 23 years, founded by Michael Lavner, and is a for-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific 'Space Explorers Academy' does not have dedicated reviews, Lavner Camps generally holds a 4.8-star rating on Google based on over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles include @lavnercamps on Instagram and LavnerCamps on Facebook.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–14
Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program 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
- 2003 (23 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 10–14
- 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: $949/week
↗ What parents like
- Learn rocket science
- Use Kerbal Space Program
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program
- What ages does Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program accept?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program is open to children ages 10–14. 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: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program cost?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program publishes $949/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: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program's hours?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program 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: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program 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: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program offer extended care?
- Yes — Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program 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.
- How does Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Lavner Camps UCLA: Space Explorers Academy with Kerbal Space Program 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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