PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1)
PlanetBravo offers STEM-focused day camps in Los Angeles, providing hands-on learning experiences in coding,...
▌ Editor's read The PlanetBravo website loads as a real camp site, offering a variety of STEM-focused day camps across multiple locations in Los Angeles. The 'About Us' page states they have been operating for over 20 years, founded by Danny Takeuchi. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions that all instructors undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. PlanetBravo has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, frequently praised for engaging instructors and diverse program offerings. They offer programs for different age groups, including the Mini Makers Lab for K-1, focusing on hands-on activities. The camp appears to be a for-profit organization.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–7
PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2919 W. Burbank Blvd, Suite A, Burbank, CA 91505 (HQ)
- Phone: (310) 443-7607
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $599/week. Discounts available.
Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4 sessions (4 one-week), from Jun 22 to Jul 17.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $599
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $599
↗ What parents like
- Project-based learning
- Outdoor activities included
- Scholarships available
↘ Watch for
- Lunch not provided
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1)
- What ages does PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) accept?
- PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) is open to children ages 5–7. 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 PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) cost?
- PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) publishes $599/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1)'s hours?
- PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) 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 PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1)?
- PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) is operated by a private business, with 20 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 PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) provide lunch?
- PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) 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 PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) offer extended care?
- Yes — PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) offers extended care alongside the main program 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 PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- PlanetBravo STEM Camp - Mini Makers Lab (K-1) 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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