reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice)
Hands-on, creative tinkering with recycled materials.
▌ Editor's read The reDiscover Center's Cardboard Camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs focused on creative reuse and tinkering. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, established in 2003, indicating a long-standing commitment to its mission. The website states, "All staff and volunteers undergo background checks," which is a significant safety measure. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes hands-on learning with recycled materials. Google reviews for reDiscover Center show a strong 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and supportive staff. The camp offers various themed weeks, including Cardboard Camp, and is priced at $450 per week. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@rediscovercenter) and Facebook (rediscovercenter), showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Since 232003+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) 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 science/tech program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 23 (2003 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:5
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based, Sliding-scale
Apply →
A family of 4 with an annual income under $100,000 qualifies for a 50% discount.
- Sibling discount
- $50 off second child
$50 off when registering 2 people
Details → - Session lengths
- 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Optional $50 add-on for a take-home tool kit.
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Address: 12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Phone: (310) 393-3636
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $450/week. Early-bird (before March 15): 10% off. Multi-person: $50 off. Multi-week: $50 off (2 weeks), $100 off (3 weeks). Sliding-scale financial aid available. Home school charter funds accepted.
Runs 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $375
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $375
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 5 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 6 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 7 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $450
↗ What parents like
- Focus on creative reuse
- Build large-scale projects
↘ Watch for
- Limited to cardboard material
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice)
- What ages does reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) accept?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) is open to children ages 6–9. 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 reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) cost?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) publishes $450/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice)'s hours?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) runs 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- What is reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice)'s staff-to-camper ratio?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) publishes a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice)?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 2003 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 reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) provide lunch?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) 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 reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) offer extended care?
- Yes — reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) offers extended care (1:30 PM - 5:00 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.
- Does reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) offer financial aid?
- Yes — reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- reDiscover Center - Cardboard Camp (Venice) 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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